juxtaposition
noun
jux·ta·po·si·tion
ˌjək-stə-pə-ˈzi-shən 
: the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side often to compare or contrast or to create an interesting effect
an unusual juxtaposition of colors
The juxtaposition of Holly's career with the content of her podcast might leave audience members scratching their heads.—
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: the state of being so placed
contrasting shapes placed in juxtaposition to each other
A five-minute ferry ride from Brooklyn and Manhattan, [Governor's Island] feels distant yet impossibly close, and the juxtaposition of vertical city and languorous landscape is almost surreal. —Justin Davidson
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
The traditionally Portuguese space (blue door, white walls, and azulejos) is the perfect juxtaposition to Marsh’s more contemporary cooking style.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
At the end of the day, there’s going to be that juxtaposition of being a failing team, like two in 10 like Florida State last year.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
The juxtaposition of the two composers — one Baroque, one from the 20th century — allowed for serendipitous dialogue between the contrasting styles.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
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juxtaposition
noun
jux·ta·po·si·tion
ˌjək-stə-pə-ˈzish-ən
: the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side
also
: the state of being so placed
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