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
However, inflation was nothing when juxtaposed with the increase in college tuition and fees during that period, which increased by almost 1,200%, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics.
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Greg Maresca, Boston Herald, 29 July 2025
The author comes from Cheyenne and Arapaho heritages, and its mesmerizing cast of characters struggle with every challenge stereotyped on our indigenous peoples — heavy drinking, poverty, fetal alcohol syndrome — juxtaposed with an array of their many talents and gifts.
—The Know, Denver Post, 27 July 2025
There is also a cool nonchalance to the gym short, especially when juxtaposed with a smart button-up or dressier shoe.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 July 2025
The story may have depended on the horror of juxtaposing kids’ games with life-and-death consequences to convey how being in debt can be a living hell.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
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Greg Maresca, Boston Herald, 29 July 2025
The author comes from Cheyenne and Arapaho heritages, and its mesmerizing cast of characters struggle with every challenge stereotyped on our indigenous peoples — heavy drinking, poverty, fetal alcohol syndrome — juxtaposed with an array of their many talents and gifts.
—The Know, Denver Post, 27 July 2025
There is also a cool nonchalance to the gym short, especially when juxtaposed with a smart button-up or dressier shoe.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 July 2025
The story may have depended on the horror of juxtaposing kids’ games with life-and-death consequences to convey how being in debt can be a living hell.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtapose
Verb
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Turmeric topical products combined with traditional medical therapies may minimize psoriasis flares.10 6.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Colossal losses at its streaming division combined with a string of costly box office duds led to Disney’s stock price crashing to an almost 10-year low of $81.72 in April this year.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Stone said the group mixes patriotism with protest, waving flags to show their support of the U.S. but disdain with the current administration.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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This mixes up all the particles and distributes them evenly in the container.—
Heather L. Brannon,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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To minimize irritation, consider alternating active ingredients or using them at different times of day.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 Aug. 2025
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Try their Arawak Body Balance treatment using local Moringa Leaf and alternating hot and cold temps for immune support, circulation, inflammation reduction, and relaxation.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtapose. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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