repartee (noun)

1. The design of this building incorporates a repartee between modern and traditional elements, creating a visually striking space.

2. As the protagonist entered the haunted house, they were struck with a sense of unease at the repartee of eerie whispers echoing from the walls.

3. During the Lincoln-Douglas debates, Abraham Lincoln displayed his repartee by skillfully countering Stephen Douglas' arguments with compelling rebuttals.

4. The wise guru demonstrated his repartee when responding to the challenging questions posed by the followers of a different faith.