dissonance
Example Sentences
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“What a Wonderful World” treats dissonance, cacophony and intensity as metaphors for daily life.
From Los Angeles Times
That dissonance works to Seyfried’s advantage here, too, but “The Housemaid” remains her show.
From Salon
The tension between the two synthetics provides a delicious dissonance, making for a “Predator” film that leans hard into camp territory, with Fanning eating up every frame.
From Salon
I predicted this miserable state of affairs back in 2017, after interviewing psychology experts on cognitive dissonance.
From Salon
But as an owner, he’s prepared to tolerate a little cognitive dissonance.
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