juxtaposition
(jux-ta-po-si-tion)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. the act or placement of two or more things side by side, often to highlight their differences or similarities.
Example Sentence
It is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors.
More Example Sentences
By placing the two sculptures in juxtaposition, the gallery showcased the evolution of style over the decades.
Synonyms
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
juxtaposition
Rhymes
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- redefinition
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- theoretician