complexion
Example Sentences
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Matches come so quickly that the entire complexion of the title race can change in a matter of days.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025
Those investments changed the complexion of Lisbon and Porto, as land values rose and the cities’ housing markets were reshaped, according to the report, which quantifies these changes.
From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025
“Again, this has not happened yet, but it’s a scenario we need to stay alert to, as a confirmed breakdown would clearly shift the market’s complexion in a meaningful way,” Cappelleri wrote.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 19, 2025
His dark complexion, rustic drawl and streetwise swagger became integral to his cinematic identity.
From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025
She could not help admiring his caramel complexion.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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