juxtaposed
v. C1 Advanced US //ˌdʒəkstəˈpoʊzd// UK //dʒˈʌkstɐpˌəʊzd// jux·ta·posed
v. placed next to something else to show how they are different. You use this when you want to compare two things by putting them together.
v. placed or existing side by side to form a contrast or comparison. Often used in literary or visual contexts to highlight differences in style, theme, or appearance.
The dark and light colors are juxtaposed in the painting.
The director juxtaposed scenes of peaceful nature with the chaos of the city to show the contrast.
In the novel, the author juxtaposes the protagonist's childhood innocence with the harsh realities of adult life to create a powerful emotional arc.