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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 electrolytes, combined with organic compounds like betaine and inositol, help your skin retain moisture, strengthen the skin’s natural barrier, and balance your complexion, too.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
She is described as 5 feet tall, weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes and hair, and has a fair complexion.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Makeup artist Melissa Hernandez gave Larter a glowy complexion using NassifMD Skincare products.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Its triterpenes support collagen synthesis and neutralize free radicals—two actions that help soften the look of fine lines and maintain a smoother, more resilient complexion.
—Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
She is described as 5 feet tall, weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes and hair, and has a fair complexion.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Makeup artist Melissa Hernandez gave Larter a glowy complexion using NassifMD Skincare products.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Its triterpenes support collagen synthesis and neutralize free radicals—two actions that help soften the look of fine lines and maintain a smoother, more resilient complexion.
—Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexion
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From color-coding to elaborate labeling systems, the videos are addictive to watch and often go viral for their satisfying aesthetics (or, in some cases, ASMR).—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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These durable, waterproof luggage sleeves fit squarely over your suitcase in order to protect its shell from scuffs, bumps, and scrapes, all while allowing the color of your luggage to show through.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Burrus, a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation who self-identifies as transgender, said losing faith in the Democrats and never having faith in the Republicans led to embracing communism.—
Asra Q. Nomani , Nikolas Lanum , Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Like all Americans, our officers have a right to self defense.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The upholstery is of nice quality, too—no snags or sagging, at least at this point—and there’s some subtle variation in the coloring that adds a bit of depth (my bed features the Stone fabric, but bouclé is also available).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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Her curly brown hair, a mix of Chopra's coloring and Jonas's texture, was depicted in the following slide.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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The system adapts to tone and intent without forcing app switching or blank-page starts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Scott says these tones work beautifully across both flooring and wall surfaces, and create seamless, layered interiors that feel grounded and connected to nature.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Like fashion pieces, each person carries a unique combination of taste, personality, and lifestyle that sets them apart from others.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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To make the most of your dress code, find ways to let your personality shine through by opting for something unique and on-trend, like denim, leopard print, or ditsy floral.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2026
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Plenty of us leave winter watering to nature and, in areas with adequate snow or rainfall, supplemental irrigation may not be needed.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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Not infrequently, the questions of the past that is never lost and is irreplaceable in western art arise like a fascism, or a subordination to what remains of its dialectic nature, that relies on myth to legitimate fascism’s inseparable relation to beauty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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For quick errands or working around the house, the EasySpirit Women’s Traveltime (now 35 percent off) is a sneaker-clog hybrid that features excellent cushioning and comes in a range of vibrant colors.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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This 100 percent cotton trapeze-style dress comes in 11 colors and sizes S to XXL.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ornery, bizarre, cantankerous, brilliant, talented, stubborn—all characters from our lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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The show features figure skating, DJs, music and sing-alongs as Mickey Mouse, Goofy and other Disney characters hit the stage.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexion. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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