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the state of being next to one another
  • The juxtaposition of contrasting colors gives the painting a chaotic effect.

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The first known use of juxtaposition was in 1654

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“Juxtaposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposition. Accessed 6 Aug. 2020.

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