Thesaurus results for JUXTAPOSE

juxtapose

verb

Definition of 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 Those juxtaposing results, and the opposing emotions that came with them, are a reminder of why Cristobal stresses that his team avoids the external talk around his team. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 In the show, items of clothing are juxtaposed with works of art from the museum’s seventeen curatorial departments. — Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026 Her strappy, utilitarian sandals juxtaposed with her crisp white dress is the perfect, cool-girl combination in my eyes. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 June 2026 Flip-flops, meanwhile, are ideal for both beach outfits and for juxtaposing with more structured pieces like black pants. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for juxtapose

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The heat, the humidity, and the mile-high altitude of Mexico City would combine to create a tournament of bad football.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Ease on the power (there are five levels of assist), and the ride improves as the pedals combine with the rear hub, which is nearly silent at lower settings and emits only a slight whir at full power.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of combine

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Every batch begins with Rogers mixing the secret formula himself—still using his great-great-uncle’s handwritten instructions.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Because the trail crosses three countries, most itineraries mix hut stays with nights in towns such as Chamonix, Courmayeur, or Champex.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of mix

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Those two Hall of Famers then alternated picks — Weatherspoon took the reigning MVP Wilson to start the process, while Cooper chose two-time MVP Breanna Stewart to match up down low.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Against San Diego, DiBernardo and Bethune alternated as attacking midfielders in the middle of the Current’s 4-2-3-1 formation.

— PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

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