split personality
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In grappling with her California split personality, Harris said she coined a term to describe herself: “Sangeleno,” a hybrid identifier combining San Francisco and Los Angeles that does not appear destined to catch on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2024
Because of the derivation of the term and because it literally meant "split," people decided schizophrenia meant split personality.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2023
Golden State developed a split personality as it proceeded in fits and starts, displaying the pride and potency that marked its dynasty years and a baffling new alter ego that seemed scattered and, frankly, mediocre.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 15, 2023
It’s that split personality — Brillo box or sculpture called “Brillo Box”; sacred icon or landmark painting; investment or museum piece — that gives fArt its charge.
From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2023
"Elly, Elly, Elly," the first voice mumbled, while the other voice went on hissing, "Miss Greenwood, Miss Greenwood, Miss Greenwood," as if I had a split personality or something.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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