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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
The suspect was described as Latino, about 25-35 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a medium build and complexion and a bald or shaved head.
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Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Achraf Hakimi’s absence through injury could change the complexion of the tie as a whole, with PSG so reliant on the Moroccan’s energy and forward thrust from the right back position.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 May 2026
This two-in-one Dove cream pulls double duty as a moisturizing lotion and a serum that’s packed with niacinamide, vitamin C, pro-retintol, and shea butter to minimize the appearance of dark spots, even your complexion, smoothen texture, and brighten the skin.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Her complexion ashen, the 40-year-old Mann appeared drained and distressed on her fifth consecutive day on the stand and second day of being cross-examined by Teny Geragos.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
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Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Achraf Hakimi’s absence through injury could change the complexion of the tie as a whole, with PSG so reliant on the Moroccan’s energy and forward thrust from the right back position.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 May 2026
This two-in-one Dove cream pulls double duty as a moisturizing lotion and a serum that’s packed with niacinamide, vitamin C, pro-retintol, and shea butter to minimize the appearance of dark spots, even your complexion, smoothen texture, and brighten the skin.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Her complexion ashen, the 40-year-old Mann appeared drained and distressed on her fifth consecutive day on the stand and second day of being cross-examined by Teny Geragos.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexion
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Little happens other than chain-smoking, costume changes and interminable shots of color-shifting strobe lighting splaying across the cast’s cheekbones.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Grey walls are softened with light-wood chevron floors, and the interiors play with colors and textures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Though soaps were not without their occasional levity, the earnest self-seriousness of their proceedings often prevented them from engaging in self-reflexive critique.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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More than a workflow, CD/CR is positioned as a new framework and potentially a new SOC discipline, built around the idea that detection and investigation should function as a single self-improving system.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Last year, Makary appeared at a news conference announcing the HHS and FDA would be implementing a series of measures to phase out eight artificial food dyes and colorings from America's food supply by the end of 2026.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Most complexity theorists study how hard problems like three-coloring are (in this case, how many steps are needed to find a valid coloring).—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
11 May 2026
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Moore tried the exchange a few more times, in different tones—more acidic, more surprised, more chaotic.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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When Mercury meets Uranus, a hidden detail or unexpected confession could shift the whole tone.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Mercury enters your sign, helping your thoughts land faster, cleaner, and with more personality.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The rooms Judy likes to give each hotel a personality, but using Poldark as inspiration wouldn’t be nearly quirky enough for the Hutsons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Exposure to nature is so good for your mental health.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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What’s more, the low-fat nature of the cut is typically doubled down on via the cooking technique.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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This would be an entertaining video to show up on your doom scroll late at night, seeing how paint colors can be mixed and matched to present the color of your opponent, but two and a half minutes of this?—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Anrabess Short-Sleeve A-Line Maxi Dress Available in 26 colors, this A-line dress is an easy choice for your upcoming summer getaway.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The spinoff will feature Beth Dutton riding horses more frequently, a change from her character's past trauma.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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In an announcement video posted to social media, Martin was joined by characters from Sesame Street and the Muppets, with a cameo from BTS.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexion. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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