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
Her works, often characterized by bold colors and energetic gestures, juxtapose the classical art of Florence.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
This candle captures the time of the desert sky changing from day to a starlight night with fruity notes of raspberry juxtaposed with cactus fruit blossoms and a cedarwood base.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The classic architecture of the palazzo is juxtaposed with Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola’s contemporary-feeling interiors.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
The wedding party had an Art Deco vibe and juxtaposed the bride and groom in ivory, with the bridesmaids wearing rust tones and the groomsmen in olive.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
This candle captures the time of the desert sky changing from day to a starlight night with fruity notes of raspberry juxtaposed with cactus fruit blossoms and a cedarwood base.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The classic architecture of the palazzo is juxtaposed with Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola’s contemporary-feeling interiors.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
The wedding party had an Art Deco vibe and juxtaposed the bride and groom in ivory, with the bridesmaids wearing rust tones and the groomsmen in olive.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtapose
Verb
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The process can be complicated, but generally, under reconciliation, the goal is to combine spending and revenue provisions into a single bill.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The film is deeply atmospheric, combining handmade aesthetics with an emotive, electronic score to craft a meditative journey about separation and connection.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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While the 10-year-old Kindred is an irreverent cocktail bar with a heavy metal soundtrack and Mothership mixes tropical drinks in a space-y, far out atmosphere, Vulture is decidedly more grown-up.—
Candice Woo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Week in Review Asian equities were mixed overnight as Korea and Taiwan outperformed while Mainland China’s STAR Board and India underperformed.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The first thing to remember is the teams do not alternate batting.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
11 June 2025
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Warm or cold compresses, or alternating between the two, can also provide relief.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 June 2025
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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtapose. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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