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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
Meanwhile, Westman Atelier’s skin tint evens out the complexion with a formula powered by skin-loving ingredients such as ginseng and pomegranate extract, sunflower and almond oil, and a ginger root complex.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
My complexion had never looked more even, and the stubborn hyperpigmentation spots that usually overstayed their welcome had started to fade.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
Users also experienced much less redness and firmer, smoother complexions.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Mar. 2025
Madison walked on stage with a camera-ready complexion, a darling soft pink lip, and naturally flushed cheeks —obviously, not a revolutionary makeup look but an outstanding one, considering some of the more daring looks seen throughout the night.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
My complexion had never looked more even, and the stubborn hyperpigmentation spots that usually overstayed their welcome had started to fade.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
Users also experienced much less redness and firmer, smoother complexions.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Mar. 2025
Madison walked on stage with a camera-ready complexion, a darling soft pink lip, and naturally flushed cheeks —obviously, not a revolutionary makeup look but an outstanding one, considering some of the more daring looks seen throughout the night.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexion
Noun
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When playing outdoors, there are many choices in regards to the color of the lens.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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The quintessential color of nature meets whimsical architecture in an eccentric and poetic retreat in Rome Photography by Francesco Dolfo March 23, 2025 All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Patrizia Piccinini,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2025
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Alex has to hold on with both hands in order to keep her preggo self in one spot, but we’re distracted from the terror by her voiceover of the fan fiction — er, journal to Spencer — that she’s been keeping.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
2 Mar. 2025
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Heidi Klum is the face of self care brand PosheEra.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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Photos show the blotchy brown coloring of the new species.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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This uniform fur coloring had evolutionary advantages and allowed mammals to avoid becoming prey to their more colorful neighbors.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
17 Mar. 2025
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That will mean a longer daily commute for their family, too, which may be stressful for Colin, who has Noonan syndrome, a disorder affecting growth, physical appearance, muscle tone and learning.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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However, Spring-Summer 2025 is the perfect excuse to break away from the traditional and finally dare to try footwear in solid or pastel tones that are trending this season.—
Renata Joffre,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2025
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Not to mention, there’s a good dose of nostalgia thanks to a couple of pinball machines as well as an old-school Zoltar fortune-telling machine. Closer to our house, the East Brainerd location has a lot of the same decor but still manages to have a personality all its own.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this morning, longtime NBA personality and analyst Stephen A. Smith made some wild claims against Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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The precise nature of the impact has varied worldwide, depending on the role USAID played in the network of funding streams contributing to each country’s TB program.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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But the on-again, off-again nature of the process has resulted in a bewildered industry that has adopted a wait and see approach to investment decisions and supply chain alterations.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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But after Bonet departed the series following its first season, the focus shifted to characters played by Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Glynn Turman, Cory Tyler, Lou Myers, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, and Charnele Brown.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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From a personality standpoint, many have praised Dart for his competitive mindset and character, something that coach Mike Tomlin often values.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Each state has its own constitution, statute and court precedent.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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The groups argue that these actions violate federal law and the constitution, as only Congress can make these changes.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexion. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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