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juxtaposition

/ˌdʒæks.təˈpɒz.ɪʃ.ən/ noun · British & US
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What does juxtaposition mean?

noun

The act of placing two or more things side by side in order to compare or contrast them, often in a way that highlights their differences or similarities.

Example

"The artist used juxtaposition to contrast the beauty of the landscape with the ugliness of the industrial site."

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