GRAMMAR DETAIL

〜と並んで

alongside · on a par with

Presents subjects of similar ability or importance together as representatives at the same level.

Examples

この作品は過去の傑作と並んで、高く評価されている。

This work is highly regarded alongside the masterpieces of the past.

この町では、海と並んで山も大きな魅力だ。

In this town, the mountains are a major attraction alongside the sea.

Structure: と並んで after a comparison target presents another subject alongside it in importance or assessment.
Basic usage: この町では、海と並んで山も大きな魅力だ。 presents both sea and mountains as major attractions of the town.

Physical alignment versus comparable standing
- 友人と並んで歩く describes physically walking side by side. 傑作と並んで高く評価される concerns comparable standing in evaluation, not the location of a display.