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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
Obituaries Toni Morrison dead at 88: ‘Beloved’ author captured tragic and joyful complexion of life and race
Aug. 6, 2019
As a winner of seven NAACP awards and countless more accolades for her achievements in poetry — Giovanni helped up-and-coming writers.
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Astrid Kayembe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
This luxurious three-in-one cream spray will keep your skin dewy for a flawless complexion.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
They are described as being in their 20s with dark complexions.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
The soft bristles are perfect for sensitive skin, serving as a game-changer for anyone looking to smooth out their complexion this summer.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Astrid Kayembe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
This luxurious three-in-one cream spray will keep your skin dewy for a flawless complexion.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
They are described as being in their 20s with dark complexions.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
The soft bristles are perfect for sensitive skin, serving as a game-changer for anyone looking to smooth out their complexion this summer.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complexion
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The volume of trading desk color has also slumped as investors and desks head out on vacation.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Stanley said the recall includes double-walled mugs sold in a variety of colors including white, black and green, in 12-ounce, 16-ounce and 20-ounce sizes with a polypropylene lid.Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Seeking help again may feel challenging, but your future self and health will thank you.Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Everyone inside the home self evacuated after the fire started, fire department Public Relation Officer Ryan Blake told USA TODAY.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Lawmakers, advocates call for ban Red No. 3 is a color additive made from petroleum that gives foods and drinks a distinctive bright-red coloring.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Or, use food coloring and water to dye the paper in a tie-dye pattern.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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In a world often painted in muted tones, Ashley Longshore enters like a firework display at a black-tie gala.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The great room, a warm womb drenched in buttery tones that Bacon reserves for sipping Sleepy Girl Mocktails in the evenings by candlelight, is a prime example of making this approach work in one’s favor.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
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Each of these books is dedicated to one of the zodiac signs and covers info like their communication style and personality traits.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
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Here’s how each of these six personality traits influence our health, according to the study.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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If someone on your list likes to get an up-close look at nature, these make a fail-proof gift.Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Others have speculated that the dual-faceted nature of the role, covering both AI and crypto, could set the tone for experimentation around potential synergies between the two disciplines.Joel Khalili, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Even as his acting career now spans three decades, Jude Law continues to be a Hollywood leading man, with his impressive versatility to play characters from many walks of life, in a wide range of film & television projects.Jeff Conway, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Sister to Cynthia Erivo’s would-be villainess Elphaba, the character uses a wheelchair and, in Wicked: Part Two (in theaters Nov. 26, 2025), becomes the Wicked Witch of the East who terrorizes Munchkinland.Jack Smart, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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The transportation tax extension does not amend the constitution.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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His martial law declaration was originally invalid and a grave violation of the constitution.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complexion. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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