complexion
noun
com·plex·ion
kəm-ˈplek-shən 
1
: the combination of the hot, cold, moist, and dry qualities held in medieval physiology to determine the quality of a body
2
a
: an individual complex of ways of thinking or feeling
b
: a complex of attitudes and inclinations
3
: the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
a dark complexion
4
: overall aspect or character
by changing the complexion of the legislative branch—
Trevor Armbrister
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Examples of complexion in a Sentence
She has a dark complexion.
All of the children had healthy complexions.
The complexion of the neighborhood has changed over the years.
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When my skin looks hydrated and glowy, my complexion is more even, and my hyperpigmentation looks less pronounced.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Precisely for this reason, what is particularly important is the undertone of the brown lipstick, which can be pinkish or orange to create a continuum with the complexion, avoiding creating disharmonious contrasts.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
The play, without a doubt, changed the complexion of the game, and the series.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
The sheer, universal tint blends into all skin tones without a white cast, giving a radiant, even-toned complexion.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Oct. 2024
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Shalwah Evans, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Precisely for this reason, what is particularly important is the undertone of the brown lipstick, which can be pinkish or orange to create a continuum with the complexion, avoiding creating disharmonious contrasts.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
The play, without a doubt, changed the complexion of the game, and the series.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
The sheer, universal tint blends into all skin tones without a white cast, giving a radiant, even-toned complexion.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Complexion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complexion. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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complexion
noun
com·plex·ion
kəm-ˈplek-shən
1
: the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
has a dark complexion
2
: general appearance : character
information that changes the whole complexion of a situation
Medical Definition
complexion
noun
com·plex·ion
kəm-ˈplek-shən
1
: the combination of the hot, cold, moist, and dry qualities held in medieval physiology to determine the quality of a body
2
: the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
a dark complexion
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