juxtaposes

present tense third-person singular of juxtapose
as in combines
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 juxtaposes Advertisement Much like Anderson does, Aster also juxtaposes the ineptitude of his white protagonist with an adept person of color. Robert Daniels, Time, 10 Oct. 2025 The clip juxtaposes plenty of action and comedy as Gibbs, Franks, and company bust heads out in the field and back in the office. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025 This album juxtaposes moments of self-reflection with themes of emotional empowerment, chronicling her journey toward healing and the pursuit of new experiences. Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025 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. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtaposes
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  • The Peychaud’s Bitters, all cherry and anise as opposed to Angostura Bitters’ cinnamon and clove, combines with the herbal pop of absinthe and the spicy backbone of the rye to create something wholly new.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The song combines love at first sight, drugs, and death.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • The show mixes music, magic, and real tween emotions, showing how Vee builds friendships and finds her voice while keeping her vampire identity a secret.
    Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 27 Oct. 2025
  • It’s filled with global flavors and spice mixes for a variety of different meals, including barbecue rubs, Mediterranean blends, Italian blends, steak rubs, and more.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
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  • According to the researchers, the technology alternates silver ions and trithioisocyanuric acid (TCA) layers on an electrode substrate.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
  • As much as the action, which is tightly cut and usually alternates confidently between characters frantically on-the-move and other characters huddled in claustrophobic spaces, the storylines are held together by the performances.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025

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