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
Emily’s black and white lines, neckties and waistcoats are juxtaposed with Stephanie’s colorful floral sweaters and flowing skirts.
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Jemal Polson, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Much like the black and white checkered dance floor, the bride in white juxtaposed the bridesmaids and groomsmen in black.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 5 June 2025
Rosales juxtaposes a wall of psychedelic party posters, glowing beneath blacklight, with a roadside shrine of flowers and votive candles remembering loss.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Lin juxtaposes his undocumented domesticity with courtroom drama and political stunts, questioning what structures are in place to legitimize love.
—Literary Hub
june 2, Literary Hub, 2 June 2025
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Jemal Polson, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Much like the black and white checkered dance floor, the bride in white juxtaposed the bridesmaids and groomsmen in black.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 5 June 2025
Rosales juxtaposes a wall of psychedelic party posters, glowing beneath blacklight, with a roadside shrine of flowers and votive candles remembering loss.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Lin juxtaposes his undocumented domesticity with courtroom drama and political stunts, questioning what structures are in place to legitimize love.
—Literary Hub
june 2, Literary Hub, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtapose
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The configuration combines to produce 200 horsepower.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025
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This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Tamar Bates projected to mix of NBA teams Bates’ standout showing at pre-draft combines improved his draft projections.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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Six bartenders were asked to mix certain cocktails in a bid to beat the robotic system in a taste-test challenge.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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This one is adorned with a bow at the top and alternating gold and silver horizontal stripes.—
Lauren Fischer,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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While Qantas primarily uses the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on international routes like this flight, the airline will begin alternating with the Airbus A380 aircraft in August 2025.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtapose. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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