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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
But does this simple mix of citrus and water actually improve your complexion?
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
Our top pick overall is the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, because it can be used on face and body, is praised by multiple dermatologists, and is suitable for even the most sensitive complexions.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Inspired by royal beauty rituals, The Whoo reimagines skincare traditions that originated from Korea's Joseon Dynasty, when the royal favored a youthful complexion.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Chantecaille Pure Rose Water For the self-care advocate A single spritz of this refreshing rose face mist comforts the skin immediately, hydrates the complexion and uplifts the senses.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
Our top pick overall is the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, because it can be used on face and body, is praised by multiple dermatologists, and is suitable for even the most sensitive complexions.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Inspired by royal beauty rituals, The Whoo reimagines skincare traditions that originated from Korea's Joseon Dynasty, when the royal favored a youthful complexion.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Chantecaille Pure Rose Water For the self-care advocate A single spritz of this refreshing rose face mist comforts the skin immediately, hydrates the complexion and uplifts the senses.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexion
Noun
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That number increases to 74% among parents of color.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The icon was changed from having four solid color blocks in the letter to a gradient between the letters.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Armed with an arsenal of reggaeton grooves and relatable lyrics, the singer born Carolina Giraldo Navarro conquered the charts and endeared herself to legions of fans with her sonic confessionals of love and self-empowerment.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The island manages to feel like a familiar neighborhood, while simultaneously bursting with opportunity to see and be seen, to connect more deeply with others and with self, in totally new ways.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Boil down the water with sugar, pectin, and food coloring, according to your favorite jelly recipe.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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Morton similarly suggests getting creative with an art therapy kit or coloring book.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Dickinson shifts the tone in Loachian scenes with a parole officer and later a counselor.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Comfortable dress shoes are a worthwhile gamble, accenting the tone of the outfit with the rationale of a day spent walking around (sometimes through mud).—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
Noun
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On the other end of the spectrum, wellness culture is crowded with personalities and products claiming to have the answers.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Obviously, there was a stellar cast with big personalities.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Each word must be in the right place and of the right nature.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Gobel attributed his success to compensating for what nature didn’t give him and to luck.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Series regular Tony Todd, who died last fall, returns for a touching posthumous scene that references another fan favorite character.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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What was that years-long waiting period like for you while Duster was sidetracked and did your feelings about the project or character evolve at all?—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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Some saw personhood as politically impractical, especially after personhood amendments to state constitutions were rejected by voters in Colorado, Mississippi and North Dakota between 2008 and 2014.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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The temporary constitution signed by al-Sharaa in March guarantees basic freedoms such as freedoms of opinion, expression and the press.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexion. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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