Synonyms of juxtaposing

juxtaposing

verb

present participle of juxtapose

as in combining

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.

Related Words

• combining
• mixing
• alternating
• inserting
• weaving
• intermingling
• interspersing
• blending
• merging
• salting
• integrating
• interlacing
• threading
• incorporating
• mingling
• embodying
• interweaving
• commingling
• fusing
• amalgamating
• wreathing
• assimilating
• lacing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of juxtaposing

The film pulls an Old Custer and presupposes that maybe Monroe didn’t die at the age of 36, juxtaposing a 100-year-old Marilyn with one in her 30s played by Johnson. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Simply juxtaposing their self-conceptions — a family horror, a therapy drama, a superhero actioner-cum-romantic comedy — with Ryan’s own broad, ’80s-style family comedy concept offers revelatory insight into the dynamics of their ecosystem. — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026

As a filmmaker, Henderson is interested in juxtaposing grounded characters and everyday settings with suspense, horror and the supernatural. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

Maya Mountains, Belize The Maya Mountains stretch 70 miles across southern Belize into Guatemala, juxtaposing the bright blues of Belize’s coastline. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

Suede shirt + camo capris + gold accents One of the easiest ways to look like a fashion insider is juxtaposing masculine and feminine elements in one outfit. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 July 2026

Those juxtaposing results, and the opposing emotions that came with them, are a reminder of why Cristobal stresses that his team avoids the external talk around his team. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

The juxtaposing trim is enough to catch your eye while still being minimalist and subtle compared to a plain all-black bikini. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 23 June 2026

The concept of juxtaposing this style with stereotypically macho coal miners was revisited when RuPaul hosted the show in 2020 – resulting in a second coal-miner sketch that wound up cut for time. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026