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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 juxtaposes
The intro sequence juxtaposes Paula’s frenzied prep for the party with her prep for a potential attack from anyone associated with Trevor’s murder.
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Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Much like the film, the choreography juxtaposes joy with despair in an ever-changing environment.
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Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
In the album’s most stunning moment, Petras juxtaposes her own disappointment at the building’s destruction against her father’s shuttered expectations that his child might grow up to be his son.
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Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
Create a Modern Rustic Tablescape This Mother's Day tablescape juxtaposes casual textures with delicate elements for modern rustic effect.
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Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, Solimene juxtaposes an original Sirena made of ceramic, sourced from its archive in Vietri sul Mare, Salerno, with a contemporary version created for the exhibition.
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Marianna Cerini,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
The Zone that the tourists enter, guided by the titular Stalker, is mysterious and beautiful, which Tarkovsky starkly juxtaposes against the dystopia of the rest of the world.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
Here, the blue-and-white tile perfectly juxtaposes the bright organic palette from the floating shelves.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
7 Apr. 2026
But that spontaneity is balanced out with canny studio manipulation by producer Scotty Hard, who juxtaposes grooves and riffs and knits songs together, finding through lines and punctuating disjunctions.
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Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
30 Mar. 2026
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Much like the film, the choreography juxtaposes joy with despair in an ever-changing environment.
—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
In the album’s most stunning moment, Petras juxtaposes her own disappointment at the building’s destruction against her father’s shuttered expectations that his child might grow up to be his son.
—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
Create a Modern Rustic Tablescape This Mother's Day tablescape juxtaposes casual textures with delicate elements for modern rustic effect.
—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, Solimene juxtaposes an original Sirena made of ceramic, sourced from its archive in Vietri sul Mare, Salerno, with a contemporary version created for the exhibition.
—
Marianna Cerini,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
The Zone that the tourists enter, guided by the titular Stalker, is mysterious and beautiful, which Tarkovsky starkly juxtaposes against the dystopia of the rest of the world.
—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
Here, the blue-and-white tile perfectly juxtaposes the bright organic palette from the floating shelves.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
7 Apr. 2026
But that spontaneity is balanced out with canny studio manipulation by producer Scotty Hard, who juxtaposes grooves and riffs and knits songs together, finding through lines and punctuating disjunctions.
—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtaposes
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Her sculpted exterior combines deep contours and broad convex forms with the yard’s signature elongated bow, resulting in a distinctive yet familiar silhouette.
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The program combines mentorship with hands-on training, helping filmmakers develop pitch materials, build budgets, understand financing strategies, and prepare projects for distribution conversations.
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As the powder is heated, LMP forms first and mixes evenly with the LFP.
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Chile Lime Rub pairs bold New Mexican chiles with tart lime, and Butcher’s Rub mixes salt, pepper and garlic with chile flakes, paprika and mustard seed, plus a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
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The Panthers have more than enough leadership to go around in their dressing room beyond captain Aleksander Barkov and alternates Matthew Tkachuk and Aaron Ekblad.
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The mezzanine’s railing alternates plain bronze spindles with miniature art deco skyscrapers.
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