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Definition of juxtapose
juxtaposed
;juxtaposing
transitive verb
: to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) juxtapose unexpected combinations of colors, shapes and ideas — J. F. T. Bugental
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Examples of juxtapose in a Sentence
a display that juxtaposes modern art with classical art
Recent Examples of juxtapose from the Web
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Dietrich's story is one that juxtaposes tact and tenacity, as one of the stories central the exhibition shows.
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The pieces are so similar that upon first glance, the two brands juxtaposed next to one another look like one cohesive line.
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There was the dark humor of series writer David E. Kelley juxtaposed with storylines that explored taboo topics like adultery and spousal abuse.
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That sense of realism is juxtaposed with a wild cinematic style from cinematographer Mike Eley, all off-center framing, low canted angles, dramatic tracking shots, and claustrophobic handheld camera for some of the more intense monologues.
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That sense of realism is juxtaposed with a wild cinematic style from cinematographer Mike Eley, and claustrophobic handheld camera for some of the more intense monologues.
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That conversation continues in the adjacent powder room, where a bold, large-scale floral wallpaper pattern juxtaposes black geometric floor tile.
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What made this particular program unique was the distinct mix of old and new — classic dance traditions juxtaposed against modern evolutions of the forms.
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Adapted from a nonfiction book, and counting Jim Carrey among its producers, the series features fictionalized characters juxtaposed against a backdrop populated by real-life personalities.
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Is juxtapose a Back-formation?
A back-formation is a word that has come about through the removal of a prefix or a suffix from a longer word. Etymologists think juxtapose is a back-formation that was created when people trimmed down the noun juxtaposition. Historical evidence supports the idea: juxtaposition was showing up in English documents as early as 1654, but juxtapose didn't appear until 1851. Juxtaposition is itself thought to be a combination of Latin juxta, meaning "near," and English position.
Origin and Etymology of juxtapose
probably back-formation from juxtaposition
JUXTAPOSE Defined for English Language Learners
juxtapose
playDefinition of juxtapose for English Language Learners
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: to place (different things) together in order to create an interesting effect or to show how they are the same or different
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