juxtapose

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 Kaufman’s Elvis impression often closed out his early act, its spectacular charisma juxtaposed with an uneasy performance that appeared to be flopping. Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 On the long sleeves of the look, sheer fabric is juxtaposed with the knit base fabric of Knowles’ look. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025 The successes of Mangum and Patrick juxtaposed with the struggles of Sasaki, Shaw, and Dollander show how imprecise predicting baseball can be. Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 To continue to juxtapose stories, Trump gave Musk a seat at the table for the most vital meetings of American leaders – cabinet meetings. Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for juxtapose
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  • Thanks to the holiday boost and strong competition between local and international titles, the top 10 films grossed more than $9.2 million combined — one of the most dynamic weekends at the Korean box office so far this year.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 May 2025
  • Its proximity to the Old Town provides a unique backdrop, combining beach relaxation and historical exploration.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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  • These elements mix humor and gravity into a rich, dynamic scene on a wooden panel that’s roughly four feet tall.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025
  • Amend the Soil Before planting, enrich the soil by mixing in organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure to improve texture, aeration, and nutrient availability.
    Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
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  • The front of each letter is painted gray; their sides alternate between lime green and turquoise tones.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
  • During the repairs, Amtrak wants to close each of the two damaged tubes — the Nos. 1 and 2 — for alternating 13-month repair projects, effectively turning the tunnel into a three-tube structure for more than two years.
    Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025

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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtapose. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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