as in to combine
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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
The new museum display juxtaposes modern art with classical art.
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Recent Examples of juxtapose
The denouement, with the staff reeling from some bad news about a friend and colleague, is juxtaposed with the sound of music and dancing outside as the women of the shelter grasp at a sense of normalcy.
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Tiara Ataii, Vulture, 24 June 2025
Part of that connection stems from Bond himself, who is a much more animated character than Agent 47, who’s conversely a mostly emotionless fixture that’s juxtaposed (to comedic effect) with the outlandish luxury and violence around him.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025
Teasing and jokes at Trump’s expense was juxtaposed with serious concerns and outrage regarding his administration’s immigration policies.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
Moses’ blue-gray eye shadow was juxtaposed with a deep red lipstick that matched the color of her nails.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
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Tiara Ataii, Vulture, 24 June 2025
Part of that connection stems from Bond himself, who is a much more animated character than Agent 47, who’s conversely a mostly emotionless fixture that’s juxtaposed (to comedic effect) with the outlandish luxury and violence around him.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025
Teasing and jokes at Trump’s expense was juxtaposed with serious concerns and outrage regarding his administration’s immigration policies.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
Moses’ blue-gray eye shadow was juxtaposed with a deep red lipstick that matched the color of her nails.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtapose
Verb
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The restaurant combines flavors from across France, including chef Julien Pilati’s native Champagne and the Brittany of his wife, Laetitia.—
Sloane Crosley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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This box combines three types of cheese with apple slices, grapes, olive oil, and sea salt crackers.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
15 July 2025
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Geologists recorded an avalanche of searing gas clouds mixed with rocks and lava traveling up to 3 miles down the volcano's slopes during the eruption.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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In finance, a risk score mixing public trends and private accounts, shown to a junior analyst without full rights, could breach GDPR, costing millions.—
Suman Sharma,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Each chapter alternates between two different outcomes of one summer night in 1972, showing how one decision can drastically change the course of your life.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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In recent years, the two schools have alternated between each of their home stadiums and then Paycor Stadium as a neutral site.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtapose. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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