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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 juxtaposing
But the film's authenticity is also underscored by the background sounds of televisions and radios broadcasting information about the Vietnam War, juxtaposing the beauty of everyday life against the political landscape of the time.
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Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
Such surprises not only refer to the product assortment but also the design pieces Van Noten has selected for the space and that stand out in the cozy, sophisticated environment juxtaposing materials such as polished white marble, travertine and brushed brass elements.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
In May, a sprawling bamboo scaffold was built in the courtyard of Venice’s Campo della Tana, as part of a showcase exploring the diverse and often juxtaposing aspects of public space in Hong Kong, with a focus on threatened heritage.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Explores German director Leni Riefenstahl’s artistic legacy and her complex ties to the Nazi regime as Hitler’s favorite moviemaker, juxtaposing her self-portrayal with evidence suggesting awareness of the regime’s atrocities.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
And those were the juxtaposing opinions throughout a trial run of an evening as Florida faced Long Island University to open the 2025 season.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The festival would know that better than most, juxtaposing classical music—and its expectation of monkish silence—with the heart of Chicago’s downtown, and the human mix therein.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
And while, in this case, RIP doesn’t stand for ‘rest in peace,’ the brand doesn’t shy away from juxtaposing life and death.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
Such surprises not only refer to the product assortment but also the design pieces Van Noten has selected for the space and that stand out in the cozy, sophisticated environment juxtaposing materials such as polished white marble, travertine and brushed brass elements.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
In May, a sprawling bamboo scaffold was built in the courtyard of Venice’s Campo della Tana, as part of a showcase exploring the diverse and often juxtaposing aspects of public space in Hong Kong, with a focus on threatened heritage.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Explores German director Leni Riefenstahl’s artistic legacy and her complex ties to the Nazi regime as Hitler’s favorite moviemaker, juxtaposing her self-portrayal with evidence suggesting awareness of the regime’s atrocities.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
And those were the juxtaposing opinions throughout a trial run of an evening as Florida faced Long Island University to open the 2025 season.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The festival would know that better than most, juxtaposing classical music—and its expectation of monkish silence—with the heart of Chicago’s downtown, and the human mix therein.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
And while, in this case, RIP doesn’t stand for ‘rest in peace,’ the brand doesn’t shy away from juxtaposing life and death.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtaposing
Verb
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Directed and co-written by Stephen Sommers, Mummy brought an Indiana Jones flair to the classic Universal Monsters line, combining action-adventure and romance with horror in a period setting.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Nevertheless, hybrid systems combining batteries with hydrogen backup cells may offer a middle path in the short term.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Garner takes the diary form, mixing the intimate, the intellectual, and the everyday, to new heights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cursed Daughters is more of an intergenerational saga, mixing comedy and tragedy in the way all families do.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Then step up and down, alternating arms and legs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Try alternating between these cooking methods to add interest to your egg dishes while supporting your nutrition goals.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Juxtaposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposing. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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