complexion
noun
com·plex·ion
kəm-ˈplek-shən 
1
: the combination of the hot, cold, moist, and dry qualities held in medieval physiology to determine the quality of a body
2
a
: an individual complex of ways of thinking or feeling
b
: a complex of attitudes and inclinations
3
: the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
a dark complexion
4
: overall aspect or character
by changing the complexion of the legislative branch—
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Examples of complexion in a Sentence
She has a dark complexion.
All of the children had healthy complexions.
The complexion of the neighborhood has changed over the years.
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The two collections consist of complexion compacts, collector eye palettes, compact mirrors, brushes, liquid fragrance vessels, and solid perfumes/lip formulas that are housed within brooches, bracelets, necklaces, and watches.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
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Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Each one features brand-new shades of blush, bronzer, and highlighter to softly enhance the complexion.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The Halo Glow Liquid Filter claims to be a lightweight, glow-boosting tint that can be worn under makeup as a glowy primer, over makeup as a highlighter, or on its own for a natural, dewy complexion.
—Cai Cramer, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
The two collections consist of complexion compacts, collector eye palettes, compact mirrors, brushes, liquid fragrance vessels, and solid perfumes/lip formulas that are housed within brooches, bracelets, necklaces, and watches.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complexion. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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complexion
noun
com·plex·ion
kəm-ˈplek-shən
1
: the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
has a dark complexion
2
: general appearance : character
information that changes the whole complexion of a situation
Medical Definition
complexion
noun
com·plex·ion
kəm-ˈplek-shən
1
: the combination of the hot, cold, moist, and dry qualities held in medieval physiology to determine the quality of a body
2
: the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
a dark complexion
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