Synonyms of juxtapose

juxtapose

verb

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.

Related Words

• combine
• mix
• alternate
• insert
• salt
• weave
• thread
• blend
• merge
• integrate
• intersperse
• incorporate
• embody
• interweave
• intermingle
• mingle
• amalgamate
• interlace
• commingle
• assimilate
• wreathe
• fuse
• lace

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of juxtapose

The soft, flowy texture of a sweater vest or tank (or the whole sweater, if the weather demands it) adds visual interest when juxtaposed against the smooth fabric and close fit of skinny jeans. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026

Her dangling tongue, tuft of Troll doll-esque blond hair, and pink ribbon juxtaposed with an occasional top hat give her a quirky, sometimes unsettling charm. — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 4 Nov. 2026

McQueen juxtaposed religious imagery with the brutality of war, incorporating Don McCullin's photographs of the Vietnam War into garments alongside ecclesiastical tailoring, bumster trousers, and thorn-like headpieces. — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Think earthy stone surfaces, deep woods, and sleek modern headboards juxtaposed with the kind of rustic, wooly blankets that would fit nicely into Ralph Lauren’s Colorado ranch. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

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