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 This is notable given the juxtaposition with the falling alternative asset management stocks all year. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 6 July 2026 The juxtaposition of gold chrome French tip on a milky white base is so striking. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 July 2026 The juxtaposition of Louis being smiley and coy about his diversified portfolio and Regina’s cramped living situation with multiple roommates in an apartment where mice are falling from the ceiling is jarring. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 One of the things that attracted us to it in the very beginning was the idea of the juxtaposition between these big dramatic moments and then Larry. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for juxtaposition
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proximity
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  • While technical rigor, reputation, and proximity to your industry or market still matter, today’s decision is increasingly driven by a firm’s ownership structure and its ability to advise beyond compliance.
    — Louis Grassi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The hotel is also a popular spot for meetings and events, thanks in part to its ballrooms, boardrooms, and proximity to the Montreal Convention Center, a 12-minute walk away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
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