Meaning & use
interplay
The way two or more things influence or interact with each other.
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The film closely explores the interplay between memory and imagination.
There is a fascinating interplay of light and shadow in the painting.
A note on using this word
"Interplay" suggests a dynamic, two-way relationship, not just simple contact or coexistence.
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