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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 complexions
My social media pages feature all complexions, including fair, medium, deep, and dark, each wearing different blush tones.
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Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Here, hollowed eyes, pale complexions, bleached or barely there brows and bold lips were encouraged.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The price is breathtaking, but so are our testers’ ridiculously smooth and bouncy complexions after making this a regular step in their routine.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Ulta returned to support the luncheon and education initiatives, while SalonCentric and Oribe—partners since BBR’s first digital summit in 2021—continue backing hands-on training to ensure artists can work across all textures and complexions.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Combined, the ingredients are a powerhouse that encourages surface skin cell turnover to give complexions an overall smooth, supple appearance.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
There’s a spectrum of red that means there’s a shade to suit most complexions.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Here, hollowed eyes, pale complexions, bleached or barely there brows and bold lips were encouraged.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The price is breathtaking, but so are our testers’ ridiculously smooth and bouncy complexions after making this a regular step in their routine.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Ulta returned to support the luncheon and education initiatives, while SalonCentric and Oribe—partners since BBR’s first digital summit in 2021—continue backing hands-on training to ensure artists can work across all textures and complexions.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Combined, the ingredients are a powerhouse that encourages surface skin cell turnover to give complexions an overall smooth, supple appearance.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
There’s a spectrum of red that means there’s a shade to suit most complexions.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexions
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Ross passed the day's examination with flying colors, barely flinching at the rubber chicken.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After all, the moody duet features the gorgeously contrasting tones of Bon Iver's Justin Vernon with Swift's more delicate vocals as the two portray exes who are parsing what went wrong in their relationship.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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For example, swapping silver and white for gold and brass is one way of easily bringing in warm fall tones.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The patriotic red, white, and blue cookies debuted for July 4 and contain natural colorings such as spirulina, turmeric, and vegetable juice in place of artificial food dyes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Here’s what to know about the food colorings coming soon to your pantry and fridge.—
Alice Park,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Spiders and humans are two different species—and different species have different natures.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Each of the stars has been subjected to intense scientific scrutiny over recent decades, revealing fascinating insights into their diverse natures.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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To be our best selves in the defence of the bravest people in the world.—
Lindsay Kimble,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs are currently 2-2, and the team is starting to look like its normal selves again after a rough start to the 2025 season.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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More importantly, both people have to actually want to share the role, which is a trait that doesn’t always align with personalities drawn to being a CEO.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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Known for their loud personalities, huskies are no stranger to using their voices, but a video of a senior, deaf husky's silent howl is proving that even without sound, the breed still speaks volumes.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the twentieth century progressed, Cuba managed to abrogate its versions of the Platt Amendment and establish new constitutions.—
Miriam Pensack,
The Dial,
30 Sep. 2025
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The constitutions of Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Finland guarantee choice in place of residence.—
Sophia Rosenfeld
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Complexions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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