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
Now, marquee names like LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo have gotten into the game, creating an uneasy juxtaposition as other players have bemoaned the effects of gambling and verbal assault from fans.
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Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The juxtaposition could not be any clearer the next two games for the Miami Heat.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
This cool juxtaposition of romantic, somewhat gothic Victorian details and more modern beauty trends is perfectly in tune with the movie itself.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
The juxtaposition of upbeat melodies and tough lyrical content is precisely what makes Across the Raccoon Strait such a compelling body of work.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The juxtaposition could not be any clearer the next two games for the Miami Heat.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
This cool juxtaposition of romantic, somewhat gothic Victorian details and more modern beauty trends is perfectly in tune with the movie itself.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
The juxtaposition of upbeat melodies and tough lyrical content is precisely what makes Across the Raccoon Strait such a compelling body of work.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtaposition
proximity
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Companies like GlobalWafers, Wistron, and Inventec are investing billions, with energy resources, strong talent pools supported by robust education systems, and proximity to tech hubs as the main reasons.—
Victoria Baeza Garcia,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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That level of proximity does more than create memories.—
Becca Brazil,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Juxtaposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposition. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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