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 Churchill juxtaposes a surreal dinner party featuring famous women from literature, history and myth with a contemporary drama of two sisters who have made starkly different choices with their lives. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Tokyo’s hospitality scene is as diverse as the city itself, a place of dizzying contrasts where ancient temples sit in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers, and traditional craftsmanship juxtaposes cutting-edge technology. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026 The result juxtaposes the newest big names in culture with what looks like a century-old theatrical stage. — Juwayriah Wright, Time, 30 Sep. 2026 The film juxtaposes audio of Israeli soldiers’ testimony with shots of the Tel Aviv cityscape at night. — Drew Paul, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026 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. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 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
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  • For Le Bon Marché, the auction will offer a way to bring a specialist collecting market into a department store, creating an event that combines an exhibition, shopping and a live experience.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Her work combines music, illustration, animation and fashion.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
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  • The collection mixes authentic OshKosh details like denim and hickory stripe, reimagined with signature Sergio Hudson design elements.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The doc, for which Shirai and Hiroshi Harahandled cinematography, with Frederick Shanahan as editor, mixes intimate vérité with poetic observation to reveal more about a sport that often seems particularly foreign to those outside of Japan.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
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  • Under the current agreement, Maceo splits his time between both parents during the week and alternates weekends with exceptions for certain holidays.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Gathering 5,700 members from more than 50 countries across Europe, the European Film Academy oversees the annual European Film Awards, which alternates taking place in its home city of Berlin and another European city, which is Athens this year.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Juxtaposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposes. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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