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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
But does this simple mix of citrus and water actually improve your complexion?
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
Our top pick overall is the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, because it can be used on face and body, is praised by multiple dermatologists, and is suitable for even the most sensitive complexions.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Inspired by royal beauty rituals, The Whoo reimagines skincare traditions that originated from Korea's Joseon Dynasty, when the royal favored a youthful complexion.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Chantecaille Pure Rose Water For the self-care advocate A single spritz of this refreshing rose face mist comforts the skin immediately, hydrates the complexion and uplifts the senses.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
Our top pick overall is the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, because it can be used on face and body, is praised by multiple dermatologists, and is suitable for even the most sensitive complexions.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Inspired by royal beauty rituals, The Whoo reimagines skincare traditions that originated from Korea's Joseon Dynasty, when the royal favored a youthful complexion.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Chantecaille Pure Rose Water For the self-care advocate A single spritz of this refreshing rose face mist comforts the skin immediately, hydrates the complexion and uplifts the senses.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexion
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Be sure to check all five colors if your size appears to be sold out.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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When her daughter lived in the room, the wall was painted in a collection of colors ranging from blue and green to yellow and purple.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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Armed with an arsenal of reggaeton grooves and relatable lyrics, the singer born Carolina Giraldo Navarro conquered the charts and endeared herself to legions of fans with her sonic confessionals of love and self-empowerment.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Every swing tweak seemed to push him further from his former self.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Morton similarly suggests getting creative with an art therapy kit or coloring book.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Boil down the water with sugar, pectin, and food coloring, according to your favorite jelly recipe.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Dickinson shifts the tone in Loachian scenes with a parole officer and later a counselor.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Comfortable dress shoes are a worthwhile gamble, accenting the tone of the outfit with the rationale of a day spent walking around (sometimes through mud).—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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On the other end of the spectrum, wellness culture is crowded with personalities and products claiming to have the answers.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Obviously, there was a stellar cast with big personalities.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Each word must be in the right place and of the right nature.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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If your ideal unplugged getaway involves both spa time and being surrounded by nature, there's a perfect spot in southwest Virginia.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Series regular Tony Todd, who died last fall, returns for a touching posthumous scene that references another fan favorite character.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Games like Elden Ring are designed as third-person experiences, where enemy locations and their proximity to one’s character are clear, but Doom has always been about being surprised by what’s just out of the line of sight.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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Some saw personhood as politically impractical, especially after personhood amendments to state constitutions were rejected by voters in Colorado, Mississippi and North Dakota between 2008 and 2014.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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The temporary constitution signed by al-Sharaa in March guarantees basic freedoms such as freedoms of opinion, expression and the press.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexion. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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