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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
L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Rosy Tone Moisturizer As the name implies, the Age Perfect line is designed to nourish, hydrate, and enhance mature complexions.
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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
While this edit is especially valuable for those focused on barrier repair and/or managing sensitivity, even the most resilient complexions can benefit from keeping a calming serum on hand—just in case irritation strikes.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
The formula is built around ingredients chosen specifically for the concerns of warm and deep complexions.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Lightweight oils like jojoba and squalane suit sensitive or irritation-prone skin, while slightly richer picks like rosehip or evening primrose can deeply nourish very dry, mature complexions.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Product names reference South Asia; marketing features diverse models with emphasis on darker complexions.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
For deeper complexions, plums and berry-rose shades deliver a fresh, ethereal radiance without looking chalky.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
Three people from Tanzania who have albinism, with very pale complexions, were in South Jersey on Monday to get new artificial arms.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
While this edit is especially valuable for those focused on barrier repair and/or managing sensitivity, even the most resilient complexions can benefit from keeping a calming serum on hand—just in case irritation strikes.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
The formula is built around ingredients chosen specifically for the concerns of warm and deep complexions.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Lightweight oils like jojoba and squalane suit sensitive or irritation-prone skin, while slightly richer picks like rosehip or evening primrose can deeply nourish very dry, mature complexions.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Product names reference South Asia; marketing features diverse models with emphasis on darker complexions.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
For deeper complexions, plums and berry-rose shades deliver a fresh, ethereal radiance without looking chalky.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
Three people from Tanzania who have albinism, with very pale complexions, were in South Jersey on Monday to get new artificial arms.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexions
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The glider chairs, though, are already sold out in a few colors, so act fast.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pair it with bold colors, rich textures, and contrasting materials for a fresh, layered look.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sleek lines, warm wood tones and moody, dark finishes create a space that feels contemporary and intimate, with subtle nods to the building’s artistic past in the art hanging on the walls curated from local Denver artists.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Strong colors and bold materials defined the character’s public-facing persona, while neutral tones and slim silhouettes appeared in her more private moments.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Over-micing of the looming Tim the Enchanter, against a psychedelic overboil of bright, surreal colorings on the screens, washed out much of the scene below.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Next, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings, texturizers and glue-like emulsifiers, ingredients are mixed, heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 Dec. 2025
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But Lau wonders whether Horses will be able to avoid conflict, due to their inherent independent natures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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Underneath the broad comedy, the sagging and the seeping, Meat Suit is about that sense of loss — or rather, of constant flux, root-level change that, in truth, is always going on in our physical and ephemeral selves, but that the upending jolt of parenthood brings right to the surface.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Some ghouls lose their humanity, while others become more violent shells of their former selves, attacking the wasteland creatures and the player.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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The arenas open their doors to big personalities from across scenes and generations.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Initially boosted during Jeff Zucker’s time as CEO, the news outlet has lost viewers and some influence as subsequent managers tried to tamp down some of its more outspoken personalities and tendencies.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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According to our constitutions, our people have the right to protest and to go for gatherings and demonstrations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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And there are other countries that have constitutions.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Complexions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexions. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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