yin and yang

noun

: opposite sides, elements, or extremes
the daily yin and yang of the campaignSteve Lopez

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Joker and Arthur are yin and yang — why debate the point? Tom Gliatto, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024 On this chair, classic caning and a glossy black frame are a natural fit—the furniture version of yin and yang. Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024 There’s a nice yin and yang with their vocal pitches as well; IDK is a bit more brooding and smooth while Gunna is higher pitched and emotive. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 21 June 2024 Its technicians, known as onmyōji – yin and yang masters – were in charge of divination and fortunetelling. Alessandro Poletto, The Conversation, 1 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for yin and yang 

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of yin and yang was in 1848

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“Yin and yang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yin%20and%20yang. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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