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
Serenity Maggie’s (and Sweet Magnolias‘) trip to New York was cut short as Season 5 offered a juxtaposition between small-town values and ruthless big-city corporate culture.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
This juxtaposition of severe conservation with extreme diversity creates a challenge for scientists trying to understand how photosynthesis first evolved.
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Quanta Magazine,
10 June 2026
The original West Hollywood restaurant is known for its unassuming locale holed away in a strip mall—a stark juxtaposition with its A-list clientele like Kendall Jenner and Taylor Swift (and meals that can cost nearly $400).
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Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
The beauty of juxtaposition strikes again with this one!
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
This juxtaposition of severe conservation with extreme diversity creates a challenge for scientists trying to understand how photosynthesis first evolved.
—
Quanta Magazine,
10 June 2026
The original West Hollywood restaurant is known for its unassuming locale holed away in a strip mall—a stark juxtaposition with its A-list clientele like Kendall Jenner and Taylor Swift (and meals that can cost nearly $400).
—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
The beauty of juxtaposition strikes again with this one!
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for juxtaposition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtaposition
proximity
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That proximity is uncomfortable for many of us.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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“Juxtaposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposition. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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