juxtaposition

noun

Definition of juxtapositionnext
as in proximity
the state of being next to one another The juxtaposition of contrasting colors gives the painting a chaotic effect.

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Recent Examples of juxtaposition How much did that juxtaposition inform the game’s tone and identity? — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026 What’s most remarkable about the Lost Weekend Tour is its ability to be two things at once, or in close juxtaposition. — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026 Hotel & Farm is his latest graphic novel, featuring the unlikely juxtaposition of tales from agriculture and hotel culture. — Air Mail, 31 Oct. 2026 The juxtaposition of these two full-page drawings is often interpreted as indicating the choice between good and evil, salvation and damnation. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for juxtaposition
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proximity
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  • The proximity of these enforcement operations to the midterm elections, in which Latinos are projected to play a pivotal role across California and the country is no accident, claims Cal State Long Beach professor Luis Carlos Rodriguez.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The violence must be revisited, and the danger heightened, for the closer the proximity to death, the more pleasurable the living experience.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
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“Juxtaposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposition. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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