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
Much like the film, the choreography juxtaposes joy with despair in an ever-changing environment.
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Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
In the album’s most stunning moment, Petras juxtaposes her own disappointment at the building’s destruction against her father’s shuttered expectations that his child might grow up to be his son.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
McKenney juxtaposed the campaign’s background with those of Corson and Holscher in a statement on Monday.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
The jewel of the property, however, is undoubtedly the in-ground outdoor pool and hot tub juxtaposed by the surrounding desert foliage and boulder formations.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
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Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
In the album’s most stunning moment, Petras juxtaposes her own disappointment at the building’s destruction against her father’s shuttered expectations that his child might grow up to be his son.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
McKenney juxtaposed the campaign’s background with those of Corson and Holscher in a statement on Monday.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
The jewel of the property, however, is undoubtedly the in-ground outdoor pool and hot tub juxtaposed by the surrounding desert foliage and boulder formations.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtapose
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The gel-cream combines hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, panthenol, and squalane to hydrate and soothe without feeling greasy.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
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Speculation over the relationship between Brown and Tatum has been regularly a storyline in Boston, but the pair combined to lead the Celtics to a championship in 2024 and Brown was named Finals MVP.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
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The restaurant makes refined regional favorites like ceviche colimense and his tostada de pozole seco, and mixes cocktails with tuba.—
Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Trump has promised dozens of times now that a final deal is coming, alternating that with threats of total destruction.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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The best treatment for these pests, which include aphids, white flies, and thrips, is typically done with alternating treatment of neem oil and insecticidal soap.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtapose. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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