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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
Other jokes tended to mock O’Brien’s skin complexion, his offbeat humor, his roller coaster of a career, and Jay Leno.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
The men, who are described as between around 30 and 40 years old with light complexions, are seen wearing black surgical masks in the video.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
Brighten Skin Tone Collagen face masks brighten skin tone by helping to fade dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and discoloration, resulting in a more even and luminous complexion.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
Facial Massager Red-Light-Therapy-for-Face and Neck 33% OFF Maintaining a healthy-looking facial structure and complexion can be challenging, but this massager can help.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
The men, who are described as between around 30 and 40 years old with light complexions, are seen wearing black surgical masks in the video.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
Brighten Skin Tone Collagen face masks brighten skin tone by helping to fade dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and discoloration, resulting in a more even and luminous complexion.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
Facial Massager Red-Light-Therapy-for-Face and Neck 33% OFF Maintaining a healthy-looking facial structure and complexion can be challenging, but this massager can help.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexion
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Research on atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, suggests that people of color, including South Asian individuals like Roy, as well as Black and Latinx folks, may have more severe and persistent eczema.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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The darker the color, the more likely an area is to experience unseasonably warm weather.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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Christina Ricci is calling the fashion police on her younger self.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Here, 19 Forbes Coaches Council members share strategies introverted leaders can use to effectively manage teams while remaining their authentic selves.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Smokey is shaped completely different and obviously his coloring is very unusual for a beagle.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The lab also analyzed food colorings and additives, which the new administration has said is a priority, per the New York Times.—
Alison Snyder,
Axios,
6 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, flowering branches are embroidered on pale sheer chiffon tunics in watery pastel tones.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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In emerging markets—where regulation is still catching up to innovation—proactive disclosure sets a new tone. 2.—
Natalie Dolphin,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This translates into Jan having to collaborate with many versions of himself that have unique skills and far too many conflicting personalities defined by past events.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This perspective inspired her to taste her way around the globe to seek out the stories and personalities behind the bottles.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Part of the issue in Toronto has to do with the nature of sports attendance in general over the past 20 years.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Due to the often more luxurious nature of private helicopter travel, individuals who die in the crashes will draw attention.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Yes, one of the teenaged plane crash survivors and Yellowjackets team members who has become a more prominent character in the past timeline over the course of season 3.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Reports from Italy suggest Motta’s lack of empathy, his coldness in character, also played a part in his dismissal.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The first public school in the country, Boston Latin, was founded in Boston a year earlier; the state’s constitution required every town to establish grammar schools.—
Jenna Russell,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Facing a major test, South Korea has upheld the constitution and rule of law, but the crisis has also highlighted the relative immaturity of its democratic system, legal experts say.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexion. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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