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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
There are also two new delightfully cute additions to the collection — a shiny gold pair that would look radiant on warm-tone complexions and a pair that’s as stylishly macabre as the others, only smaller in size.
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Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Reactive skin types can also rejoice, because it’s formulated with anti-inflammatory ingredients like panthenol and glycerin to keep complexions calm and balanced.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
My social media pages feature all complexions, including fair, medium, deep, and dark, each wearing different blush tones.
—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
Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Reactive skin types can also rejoice, because it’s formulated with anti-inflammatory ingredients like panthenol and glycerin to keep complexions calm and balanced.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
My social media pages feature all complexions, including fair, medium, deep, and dark, each wearing different blush tones.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexions
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The set is available in 19 colors, including a rich clay shade ideal for autumn.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sunset Stripes and Suedes The Axon sweater dress is core to the brand, updated each season in new shades of melting colors.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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The campaign, represented by L’Oréal International Distribution (LID) and Global SS Beauty Brands, pays tribute to India’s beloved marigold — an essential part of any celebration — while integrating Armani’s signature red tones to transform the mall’s exterior.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Made with gouache and pencil on paper, the work depicts a guitar and several everyday objects, including a bottle and a folded sheet of paper, arranged on a table in soft brown and gray tones.—
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Artificial food colorings were originally manufactured from coal tar, with most synthetic food dyes today made from petroleum, or crude oil, according to the American Chemical Society (ACS) website.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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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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But, as Walken observes, there was strength in those natures that cemented the foundation of Anne and Jerry's relationships.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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The track seemed to play on Williams’ fandom for the music icon, while also drawing comparisons between their outspoken natures.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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These aren’t a reflection of their true selves.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs are starting to look like their normal selves, and a massive win against the Detroit Lions might have signaled that this team should not be considered any less dangerous.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hough competed against fellow DWTS personalities Bruno Tonioli and Jenna Johnson-Chmerkovskiy in the premiere of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune last month.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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But if the plot is about swapping fortunes, the watches in the movie are about swapping personalities.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Many had helped create state constitutions that included pioneering bills of rights.—
Donald Nieman,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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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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“Complexions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexions. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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