split personality
noun
1
a
: schizophrenia
—not used technically
b
: multiple personality disorder
—not used technically
2
: a dual nature or character
a city with a split personality
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What happens next doesn’t make that much logical or emotional sense: his fans are disappointed in him for admitting that the Joker is not a split personality.
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
Arthur’s attorney pursues an insanity defense, positing that Arthur has a split personality and that Joker is another entity that lives inside his head.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
The split personality of the brand is reflected in designs that are comfortable and wearable (i.e., Gentle) and have attitude and distinctive style (i.e., Monster).
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
His lawyer, played by that tough nut Catherine Keener, argues that Arthur didn’t really commit the crimes, because he’s got a split personality, a deranged alter ego, a hidden identity that takes him over.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
Arthur’s attorney pursues an insanity defense, positing that Arthur has a split personality and that Joker is another entity that lives inside his head.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
The split personality of the brand is reflected in designs that are comfortable and wearable (i.e., Gentle) and have attitude and distinctive style (i.e., Monster).
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
His lawyer, played by that tough nut Catherine Keener, argues that Arthur didn’t really commit the crimes, because he’s got a split personality, a deranged alter ego, a hidden identity that takes him over.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Split personality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20personality. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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