as in to combine
formal
to place (different things) together in order to create an interesting effect or to show how they are the same or different
The new museum display juxtaposes modern art with classical art.
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Recent Examples of juxtapose
Mishra then abruptly juxtaposes a scene from Gaza, flush with heavy-handed language that bludgeons home his comparison.
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Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
Macron’s evening attire was perfectly juxtaposed by Queen Mary of Denmark’s feminine and slightly more conservative ensemble.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
On the contrary, movies of different eras are juxtaposed.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
At Rabanne, chunky flats were juxtaposed against silver sequin socks that made the whole outfit feel party-ready.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
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Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
Macron’s evening attire was perfectly juxtaposed by Queen Mary of Denmark’s feminine and slightly more conservative ensemble.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
On the contrary, movies of different eras are juxtaposed.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
At Rabanne, chunky flats were juxtaposed against silver sequin socks that made the whole outfit feel party-ready.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for juxtapose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtapose
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An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The rug combines neutral and rich colors and blends with various decor styles.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Three-Scales Pattern Rule The photos in this book have taught me immensely about '90s decorating, just like how an image of a living room has inspired me to mix more patterns.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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These plants swap out radioactive fuel rods and a water-coolant system with a salt slurry mixed with nuclear fuel and offer myriad benefits over their older brethren.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
2 Apr. 2025
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Whistler Blackcomb then shifts into Spring operations, alternating between mountains each year.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Cavanaugh had been alternating his goalies all season, when both were healthy.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtapose. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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