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complexion

[kuhm-plek-shuhn] / kəmˈplɛk ʃən /


NOUN
general nature of something
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The Knicks won, 105-104, and suddenly the entire complexion of the Finals had changed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Trader Anwar Dahiru Abdulmalik, 25, arrived just at Yarmaishinkafi's office, is looking for a match two years younger, tall and fair in complexion from a middle-class background.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

The disqualification of McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri from the Las Vegas Grand Prix dramatically changes the complexion of the battle for the Formula 1 drivers' championship.

From BBC • Nov. 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

I got my complexion and freckles from his side of the family, but, sure as hell, I’m Native enough to make Custer nervous.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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