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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 clip juxtaposes plenty of action and comedy as Gibbs, Franks, and company bust heads out in the field and back in the office.
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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
The first-look photo juxtaposes Willie with a human-sized bench.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025
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
The first-look photo juxtaposes Willie with a human-sized bench.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtaposes
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For an extra-inventive twist, Brazilian designer Lucas Simões recently unveiled the Colendra chair, a wild, sculptural example of metalworking that combines an irreverent sensibility with practiced craft.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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In addition to individual programs from our peers, the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME USA) runs a national apprenticeship program that combines classroom study with on-the-job training.—
Mark Rayfield,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The machine mixes the ingredients continuously around a cooling cylinder, causing tiny ice crystals to form rather than freezing the liquid into a big solid block.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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These include egg replaces for baking and cookie mixes to which customers can just add water and vegan butter at home to make their own Maya’s Cookies.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The home team then alternates on the last three potential duels.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The project alternates between details of everyday life—imbued with a surreal, universal quality—and delicate, melancholic landscapes alongside portraits of figures suspended in time, inhabiting their own oneiric world.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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