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What is a complexion?

What is a complexion? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (medicine) The combination of humours making up one's physiological "temperament", being either hot or cold, and moist or dry.
  2. The quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face.
  3. (figuratively) The outward appearance of something.
  4. Outlook, attitude, or point of view.
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For example, if you have a warm complexion, select colors with names like auburn, copper, red or sienna.
They were concerned about her dusky complexion and how that would affect her prospects in landing a good catch in the marriage market.
The chipped off-white of the wall behind her stood out starkly against her unusual dusky complexion and tan-and-green attire.
I may find I'm willing to sell my soul in exchange for a fresh dewy complexion once more wrinkles start appearing in the bathroom mirror.
Murray hesitated, his complexion turning slightly green at the idea of a wide-awake, close-up view of the corpse.
She had black hair and an olive complexion, and was quite different from my mother.

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