Juxtaposes Definition & Meaning

Examples of juxtapose in a Sentence

a display that juxtaposes modern art with classical art

Recent Examples on the Web The resulting images juxtapose subjects' past and present selves, leaving viewers to reflect on the passage of time. — Rachel Fadem, CNN, 2 Aug. 2022 Rustic wood beams and a chunky wood table juxtapose the shelves yet keep with the classic yet modern feel of the space. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2022 Her supple, plump lips juxtapose with her triangular, pointed, upturned nose and jutting eyebrow. — Natasha Gural, Forbes, 24 June 2022 The three-part reading will juxtapose Muir’s representations of nature with Finney’s familial history and current events, tying together themes of mobility, exploration, and accountability. — Kiran Herbert, Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2021 To make sage green pop, juxtapose it with a high-contrast color like charcoal gray. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2022 The elegant, more party-ready dresses continued to juxtapose tougher, combat-ready looks, a point that designer Stine Goya tried to drive home. — Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2022 Their vulnerability and powerlessness in those moments are meant to juxtapose their rise to power later in the series. — Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 28 July 2022 The prints juxtapose eccentrically shaped but essentially boxy forms, usually in just two colors, although one has four. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 27 May 2022 See More

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