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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
Maresca, so often ashen-faced in these torrid last two months, was eager to emphasise the positives of a win that gives the Premier League table a brighter complexion for Chelsea.
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Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
This 2024 launch offers 12 gorgeous shades with an option for various skin tone, including a bright fuschia that would look gorgeous on deep complexions alongside the more classic baby pinks and peaches.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
Needless to say, leaving the house feeling confident in my complexion can be hard—something all too familiar for those with varying skin issues.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
The other animal is lighter in complexion, and is believed to be the black leopard’s cub.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
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Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
This 2024 launch offers 12 gorgeous shades with an option for various skin tone, including a bright fuschia that would look gorgeous on deep complexions alongside the more classic baby pinks and peaches.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
Needless to say, leaving the house feeling confident in my complexion can be hard—something all too familiar for those with varying skin issues.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
The other animal is lighter in complexion, and is believed to be the black leopard’s cub.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexion
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One brings flowers, another cake and Williams shows up with a magnum featuring an oversize bow in midnight blue, one of his signature colors.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
1 Mar. 2025
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The accessories elevated these ready-to-wear pieces, refining the silhouettes and color palettes while infusing a subtle sensuality.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes,
1 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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The adaptive leader integrates I (self), we (others) and it (task and purpose) viewpoints.—
Hylke Faber,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The new species was identified by its coloring, size, body proportions, eyes, scale pattern and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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Prep Wet Ingredients In a 2-cup glass measuring cup combine the remaining 3/4 cup buttermilk, egg whites, vanilla and food coloring.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Feb. 2025
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Denver opened the fourth on a 12-2 run while Westbrook helped change the tone of the game with Jokic on the bench.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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She’s surrounded by equally fine actors, in parts both large and small, who understand the story and the tone.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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The panelists over the years have included a veritable who’s who of sports media personalities, including Jemele Hill, Bomani Jones, Mina Kimes, Woody Paige, Bill Plaschke, Bob Ryan, Sarah Spain, Pablo Torre and Clinton Yates, among many, many others.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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Former Fox News personality and podcaster Dan Bongino was named FBI deputy director a short time later.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Of course, the uncertain nature of Trump’s trade plans appears to be a feature, not a bug.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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In the first episode, the camera follows the raid, the journey to the (thankfully) nearby police precinct and the earliest interrogations, as audiences and the Miller family learn the nature of the accusation against Jamie, who consistently protests his innocence.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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Taran Noah Smith, the actor who played Mark, the youngest son of Tim (Tim Allen) and Jill (Patricia Richardson) on the sitcom, recently explained the surprising origins of his character turning goth seemingly out of nowhere.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The trio played characters who died in the franchise and are returning in a surprise way.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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This state constitution was not supported by either the majority of white Kansans or the territorial governor, but Buchanan’s meddling led to the state constitution receiving U.S. Senate approval.—
Yong Kwon / Made by History,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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The person literally has no specific duties or obligations outlined in the state constitution other than remaining alive.—
Scott Maxwell,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexion. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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