different complexion

Frequency: 6.78.8 per million words

refers to a change in the character or nature of something

complexionADJECTIVE + complexion (general nature)

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different

Examples (10)

  • The new evidence put a completely different complexion on the case.
  • The entry of a new competitor has put a different complexion on our market strategy.
  • Learning about his difficult childhood put a different complexion on his reserved personality.
  • If the main sponsor pulls out, it will put a different complexion on the future of the event.
  • The project took on a different complexion after the new manager was appointed.
  • The unexpected election results gave the political landscape a different complexion.
  • This discovery puts a different complexion on everything we thought we knew about the ancient civilization.
  • His sincere apology put a different complexion on the argument we had.
  • The star player's injury has put a different complexion on the team's championship prospects.
  • Finding out that the budget was twice as large as we thought put a different complexion on our plans.