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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 complexion of Minnesota’s playoff run changed on Saturday when, in the first half of Game 4, the Timberwolves lost both Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo to injuries.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Research found that systems were less likely to accurately classify the faces of women with darker complexions and that certain makeup patterns could render the technology null.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Both are believed to be between 25 and 30 years old and about 5 feet 10 inches tall; one had a slim build and light skin, while the other had a larger build with a darker complexion, according to police.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Research found that systems were less likely to accurately classify the faces of women with darker complexions and that certain makeup patterns could render the technology null.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Both are believed to be between 25 and 30 years old and about 5 feet 10 inches tall; one had a slim build and light skin, while the other had a larger build with a darker complexion, according to police.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexion
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The star was dipped in a rainbow of colors from her décolletage down to the spiral train of her body-hugging dress with fringe falling down the cuffs of the long-sleeve gown.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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The artist worked with approximately 30 base colors, expanded through custom mixing, across roughly 40 hours of painting time, followed by approximately four days of drying with ventilation.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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This flirty option sports a plunging V-neck framed by puff sleeves, plus an oversized self-tie bow that adjusts the waist.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Physicists know that small units of all sorts can self-organize into large, complicated structures from simple interactions — a phenomenon known broadly as emergence.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
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High schoolers were given the opportunity to pre-register to vote, while younger students filled out coloring sheets on civil rights history.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Henley's eyes were light blue, vivid and startling against the rest of her coloring.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Keep your tone steady, and let flexibility sharpen your next move forward with confidence and clear intention.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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So heavy, in fact, that the Magic crumbled underneath the weight and the tone of the series has changed, and the reasons are impossible to ignore.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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An area rug can completely change how a room feels—adding warmth, softness, and personality from the very first step.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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Not a big personality pushing a vision.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Charles, who is well-known for his love of nature and the importance of sustainability, fed chickens in a coop together with the kids.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The actor and hairstylist was questioned extensively by Blumberg about her dynamic with Weinstein and is expected to face a grilling about its complicated nature when cross-examination begins.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The early read was that Alphabet , Microsoft , Meta Platforms , and Amazon all passed with flying colors, but beneath the strong headline numbers, a more nuanced debate is taking shape.—
Paulina Likos,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Designed by the label’s then creative director, Olivier Rousteing, the unorthodox gown was sculpted based on a cast of Tyla’s body, then created out of three different colors of sand mixed with micro-crystal studs, providing extra sparkle down to the tip of her mermaid train.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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This trio of characters is new to the franchise, though the biggest shift — in addition to seeing Rimura and company in breezy beachwear — is the focus on series mainstay Gobta (Ryan Reynolds; Asuna Tomari).—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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The series has attracted attention for, among other things, the size of Ilya’s ass, which, in MarcAurele’s adaptation, is its own character.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexion. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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