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the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
changing the complexion of the department to reflect changing needs
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Recent Examples of complexion
While the small fish are certainly present, offering welcome saltiness (not to mention protein, omega-3s, and potential complexion-enhancing nutrients), your taste buds are not going to be overwhelmed by them.
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Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 June 2026
Unfortunately, hyaluronic acid decreases with age, which can contribute to a loss of plumpness, fine lines, and an overall duller complexion.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 June 2026
The Torriden Dive In Hyaluronic Acid serum helps deeply hydrate for a glowy complexion.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 June 2026
And the complexion of the outlet business is changing too.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 June 2026
Unfortunately, hyaluronic acid decreases with age, which can contribute to a loss of plumpness, fine lines, and an overall duller complexion.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 June 2026
The Torriden Dive In Hyaluronic Acid serum helps deeply hydrate for a glowy complexion.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 June 2026
And the complexion of the outlet business is changing too.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for complexion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexion
Noun
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These colors are so rich, and the bookmatch-style symmetry is neat.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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The one glaring chapter that had been missing began to write itself Monday night with color and pageantry as Miami was home to a soccer match in the FIFA World Cup for the first time.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Digital services are also obliged to implement an age verification mechanism that goes beyond self-declaration that the user is over age 18 to protect them from accessing inappropriate or prohibited material.—
Sylvia Hui,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Digital services are also obliged to implement an age verification mechanism that goes beyond self-declaration that the user is over 18 to protect them from accessing inappropriate or prohibited material.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Mix in vanilla extract and food coloring until evenly combined.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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Parsley Parsley is a good source of vitamin C and carotenoids, antioxidants that give plants their coloring.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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The space and a la carte menu will offer a major tone shift from Charmers, which Schoen describes as something between a cocktail bar and a dive bar.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Dec. 2025
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Dusty blues, in particular, seem to be everywhere, often paired with richer, earthier tones.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The bot mimicked her voice and likeness, but it was programmed with a personality unlike Alfonsi's.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Her leopard-print sneakers that instantly add a pop of color and personality.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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Touring the campus on an early-autumn morning with Crowley and the university’s biodiversity officer, Abhishek Dixit, I was struck by the earthy overgrowth of the school grounds, which nature appeared determined to reclaim.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Cap Cana stands out as an epicenter for adventure and nature tourism.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Pick it up in gray, or choose from six additional colors, including dark green and khaki.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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The little cotton ball sheep are so fun and the colors punch you in the face.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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As the crew invades his space and a volatile director (Pyper-Ferguson) pushes him to his limits the line between Levi and his character dissolves.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Not that visual impact is unimportant, but how a cast of characters exists in space and time while confronting a specific set of circumstances, conceived of by a playwright at a specific moment with its own set of theatrical mores, is vital.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexion. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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