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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
Getting into the details, Ward used LYS products for the complexion and highlight, Mac and Maybelline for the standout red lip, and Patrick Ta’s Major Glow Oil for the body, all coming together for a soft and luminous finish.
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Cierra Black, Essence, 11 June 2025
Now in time for vacation season, Joanna shares her skincare tips to keep the complexion fresh and glowing on the go.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Because of the heat, sun exposure, and humidity (which increases sweating and ultimately strips the skin of moisture), getting an adequate amount of hydration in the summer is vital for healthy complexions.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 6 June 2025
The celebrity makeup artist has redefined modern glam, blending artistry with a skin-forward approach that emphasizes a radiant complexion.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
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Cierra Black, Essence, 11 June 2025
Now in time for vacation season, Joanna shares her skincare tips to keep the complexion fresh and glowing on the go.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Because of the heat, sun exposure, and humidity (which increases sweating and ultimately strips the skin of moisture), getting an adequate amount of hydration in the summer is vital for healthy complexions.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 6 June 2025
The celebrity makeup artist has redefined modern glam, blending artistry with a skin-forward approach that emphasizes a radiant complexion.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexion
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While white students thrive, graduation rates, college matriculation, and standardized test scores for students of color are among the nation’s worst.—
David Schultz,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2025
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Answer: Molly What color shirt does Sid, the boy next door, wear?—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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My work is infused with love—and a quest for love—of the self and others.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
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Do all the work now, and your future self will be thanking you.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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Gramm and Boudreaux brought harsh coloring to what was merely imagined.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Some geckos have higher contrast in their coloring, while others appear more faded.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Combined with earthy or neutral tones like mocha mousse, sand, or light gray, these capri jeans become the ideal base for elegant and effortless summer looks.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
21 June 2025
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Glassy is the key word, of course, suggesting that the new tone has been retooled to fit with the Liquid Glass design of Apple’s new software.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Rutte, 58, brings an idiosyncratic mix of experience and personality to the job of saving the alliance.—
Adam Rasmi,
Time,
20 June 2025
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That has included writers like Matt Yglesias, TV personalities, like Terry Moran and Katie Couric, and authors like James Patterson, with many prioritizing video.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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But any government bringing its own military inside Iran’s borders should understand the nature of the country.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
22 June 2025
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Netflix has given some hints as to the nature of the final season of Outer Banks with new first-look pics and cast announcements.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2025
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Early on, he was often cast in Latino character roles on shows like HBO’s The Wire and Fox’s Gang Related.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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But to see it in a character so young is sort of heartbreaking.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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It was filed in 2023 by two Virginians who are ineligible to vote under the state constitution’s lifetime voting ban for people convicted of felonies.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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These legal documents, essentially city constitutions, enable municipalities to retain greater control over some local concerns related to the city police force, city administration, city elections and bidding processes for public contracts.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexion. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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