superego

Example Sentences

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As “Maya” and “Anna,” Erskine and Konkle are fully in touch with the mannerisms, moods and misgivings of the adolescent struggle between id and superego.

From Washington Post

The big idea of the 1990s that “the economy” will serve as a regulating superego of our politics is a busted flush.

From The Guardian

Broeksmit played the part of “superego” at the increasingly wayward bank, questioning risky trades and asking quaint questions such as “How does that help the client?”

From New York Times

Most people's superegos dictate that we cannot go around doing whatever we want.

From Salon

Lizzie is all id, Charlotte is the superego, and together, they make quite a pair.

From Los Angeles Times