Meaning & use
juxtaposition
The act of placing two things side by side, especially to highlight a contrast or comparison between them.
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The film uses the juxtaposition of wealth and poverty to highlight the city's inequality.
The photographer's juxtaposition of old buildings against modern skyscrapers made a striking image.
A note on using this word
Juxtaposition implies a deliberate placement meant to draw attention to differences, commonly used in art, literature, and film criticism.
Words with a similar meaning
contrastcomparison
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