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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 episode specifically juxtaposes this birth scene from hell with Julia giving birth to Claire, with Henry by her side, inside their flat in the 20th century.
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Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
The seamless interplay of silver, gold, and diamonds juxtaposes elegance with a sleek, edgy vibe.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Mishra then abruptly juxtaposes a scene from Gaza, flush with heavy-handed language that bludgeons home his comparison.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
From the opening moments, the film juxtaposes the family situations of Isabell and Anja.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
Both planets are creating a fervid energy that juxtaposes with the tender Cancer moon.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The first-look photo juxtaposes Willie with a human-sized bench.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025
As a long-time brand ambassador for the Italian jewelry house, Hathaway is an ardent fan of the formidable jewels, whether for red carpet moments and paired with gowns, or in deft high-low dressing that juxtaposes a much coveted Gap dress with a diamond necklace, earrings, bracelet, and rings.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
In another, Hollis juxtaposes a photo of Pino at the door of his squad car next to a school portrait of Richard wearing blue medical scrubs.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
The seamless interplay of silver, gold, and diamonds juxtaposes elegance with a sleek, edgy vibe.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Mishra then abruptly juxtaposes a scene from Gaza, flush with heavy-handed language that bludgeons home his comparison.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
From the opening moments, the film juxtaposes the family situations of Isabell and Anja.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
Both planets are creating a fervid energy that juxtaposes with the tender Cancer moon.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The first-look photo juxtaposes Willie with a human-sized bench.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025
As a long-time brand ambassador for the Italian jewelry house, Hathaway is an ardent fan of the formidable jewels, whether for red carpet moments and paired with gowns, or in deft high-low dressing that juxtaposes a much coveted Gap dress with a diamond necklace, earrings, bracelet, and rings.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
In another, Hollis juxtaposes a photo of Pino at the door of his squad car next to a school portrait of Richard wearing blue medical scrubs.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtaposes
Verb
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Grandma combines all of that cheesy, starchy goodness into one casserole dish instead.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Blur, directed by Craig Quintero of Taipei’s Riverbed Theatre and Phoebe Greenberg of Montreal’s PHI Centre, combines live performance with free-roam VR in a surreal meditation on grief, cloning, and the ethics of science.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wheatley mixes the constant sounds of gunfire and dynamite extremely loud in the mix, accentuating their impact by having bodies fly across rooms and ricochet off of walls after being blasted with ammunition the length and thickness of a soda can.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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Introducing Anthony, a pit bull terrier who mixes his moods in a perfectly puppy-like way.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From there, Denver alternates between home and away for the first week.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Tall Ships Challenge, hosted by Tall Ships America, alternates its annual tours between the Great Lakes and the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of North America.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Juxtaposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposes. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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