juxtaposition
noun/ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #13,579 most common English word
Meaning
the fact of placing two things side by side, especially to compare or contrast them.
Example sentence
The artist created a striking effect through the juxtaposition of bright colors and dark shadows.
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