juxtaposing

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.

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Recent Examples of juxtaposing 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 Flip-flops, meanwhile, are ideal for both beach outfits and for juxtaposing with more structured pieces like black pants. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 June 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 As De Gaulle and Bonnier de La Chapelle, respectively, actors Simon Abkarian and Florian Lesieur give spirited and physical performances, cleverly juxtaposing the dissimilar qualities of the two central figures of the story who otherwise share ideals. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026 There was also an appeal about juxtaposing large and small crimes that could play off each other without having to be explained and analyzed outright. Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026 The storytelling potential of Rick and Danny’s juxtaposing circumstances appealed to Carney. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026 For her, wicker offers a cohesive or juxtaposing element. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
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Verb
  • Gel pencil eyeliner Think of a gel pencil as the middle ground between a traditional pencil and a liquid liner, combining convenience with staying power.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • The companies believe combining autonomous maritime systems with modular air defence capabilities could provide navies and security agencies with greater operational flexibility while reducing overall costs.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
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  • The sport of kings, as it was known, also transcended class boundaries, with blue-collar bettors mixing with relatively wealthy owners and middle-class fans.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
  • Philippe the Original was in business, but Musso & Frank Grill was three years away from mixing its first martini.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
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  • Highway 395 reopened to alternating one-way traffic under traffic control.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
  • The breezy, free-flowing silhouette kept me comfortable—even during the East Coast heat wave—while the playful ruffle hem and alternating striped pattern added just the right amount of movement and romance to complement the seaside setting.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

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“Juxtaposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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