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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
The sparklers weren't the only thing dazzling; Hudson finished off the look with a glowing glam that featured a dewy complexion, shimmery eyeshadow, black liner, and a pink lip.
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Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Ashley is also described as Hispanic, standing at 3 feet tall, weighing 35 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and a fair complexion.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Testimonials from satisfied patients boast of improved post-op job opportunities and love lives, the idea being that erasing one’s race is a shortcut to equality — as long as the default complexion is white.
—Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
My derm recommended using vitamin C products (in conjunction with SPF) in the morning to not only help with the side effects, but to enhance my complexion (think brighter, younger, healthier-looking skin).
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 13 Mar. 2026
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Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Ashley is also described as Hispanic, standing at 3 feet tall, weighing 35 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and a fair complexion.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Testimonials from satisfied patients boast of improved post-op job opportunities and love lives, the idea being that erasing one’s race is a shortcut to equality — as long as the default complexion is white.
—Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
My derm recommended using vitamin C products (in conjunction with SPF) in the morning to not only help with the side effects, but to enhance my complexion (think brighter, younger, healthier-looking skin).
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexion
Noun
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The strong nuclear force is based on color charges, and only the six quarks possess them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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The majority of the work happens in the blender, where nearly a full bunch of chives is blitzed into eggs to tint them a whimsical green color.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Contreras Aguilar has since latched on to the Kingdom case and submitted a March 11 filing self-identifying as a member of the class covered under the June preliminary injunction.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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These materials self-assemble into nanoscale structures that can improve both strength and ion transport.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Also, using green food coloring, dye the milk in the refrigerator green.—
Amanda Rock,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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The PlayLab staff will host a story time featuring books inspired by bison, along with a coloring craft event and a touch-and-feel experience with bison pelts.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The formula also includes niacinamide, a multitasking ingredient that brightens uneven tone, refines the look of pores, and supports the skin barrier.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Living rooms welcome the ambient tones of squeaking sneakers and droning cheer squads.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Even if one accepts that perfectly reasonable people are happy to live in a bubble with strangers for months in hopes of achieving love, fame or a cash prize, someone inevitably is cast to bring the crazy, er, conversation-sparking personality.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Backup forward Nic Coadie — a great personality — explained the nuances of college football to Round 1 hero Matas Vokietaitis, who fielded questions from reporters about his free throw shooting.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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The more complex the problems become, the greater the demands on those external resources, while those resources themselves — due to the increasing specialization of the nature of the assignments — become less available, less comprehensive, and less sufficient overall.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some creative disciplines—writing fiction, painting landscapes—are solitary by nature.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the photographs, people are rarely interacting with one another, and an empty playground and amusement park seem even emptier because of their bright colors.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Mughals particularly valued these horses for their strength and stamina, as well as their colors and other aesthetic features.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Mar. 2026
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Kevin MacEgan said his father’s honor, wisdom, kindness and character will serve as his lasting legacy.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The deal gave Disney a large equity stake and called for the creation of an entirely new digital universe built around Disney characters and stories, where users could engage in immersive entertainment and shopping.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexion. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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