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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
This two-in-one Dove cream pulls double duty as a moisturizing lotion and a serum that’s packed with niacinamide, vitamin C, pro-retintol, and shea butter to minimize the appearance of dark spots, even your complexion, smoothen texture, and brighten the skin.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Her complexion ashen, the 40-year-old Mann appeared drained and distressed on her fifth consecutive day on the stand and second day of being cross-examined by Teny Geragos.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
The plan is to relaunch the brand directly on its website, and after reprising Body Bling, Barnes will focus on other facial complexion products.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
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.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Her complexion ashen, the 40-year-old Mann appeared drained and distressed on her fifth consecutive day on the stand and second day of being cross-examined by Teny Geragos.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
The plan is to relaunch the brand directly on its website, and after reprising Body Bling, Barnes will focus on other facial complexion products.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
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.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexion
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For those looking to recreate Hudson’s look, this striped blouse rings similar — while the star’s contrasting colors include pink and blue, this blue-and-white version is an equally delicate design with the lighter hue at the forefront.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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In between, there are even taller art sculptures in red, green, or black colors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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So who owns the IP on your digital self?—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Tim Darcy has always been the man of a thousand voices — a wildly imaginative singer playing different roles, capturing the disintegration of the self from different angles.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Some of the new cocktails include the Dubai Tai, which mixes rum, a pistachio simple syrup and chocolate, and the Ay Dio Tigre, made with tequila, strawberry, watermelon, tajin and red food coloring.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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One new study looked at how the coloring of microplastics – the tiny bits of plastics found everywhere from our rivers to our brains – may actually be helping increase temperatures.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The game started with a frenetic pace, with the Wild clearly looking to set the physical tone with 18 hits in the first 20 minutes.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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It’s also stacked with reliable tone-evening ingredients like tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and arbutin, plus supportive ingredients like ceramides, panthenol, and hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated and balanced.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 May 2026
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Small accents like bird baths and statues bring charm and personality.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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Gibson’s wigs may change along the way, but his considerable capabilities at conveying a range of personalities stay the course.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Exposure to nature is so good for your mental health.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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What’s more, the low-fat nature of the cut is typically doubled down on via the cooking technique.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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The classic brushes come in two different sizes and 15 to 20 colors each, with every one working well.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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But if our test cars are any indication of what’s possible during the ordering process, these accent colors can be altered or removed as would-be owners see fit.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The spinoff will feature Beth Dutton riding horses more frequently, a change from her character's past trauma.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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In an announcement video posted to social media, Martin was joined by characters from Sesame Street and the Muppets, with a cameo from BTS.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexion. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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