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
The juxtapositions of text and image, which strongly suggest the widening distance between mother and daughter, build in emotional and intellectual power over the film’s ninety-minute duration.
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Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
So the juxtaposition became even more noticeable.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 7 May 2026
But most of the juxtapositions are vague and sloppy.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Dickerson noted the juxtaposition of Cup champions who can’t stand Hocevar (who has feuded with Kyle Busch and Ryan Blaney) with the fans who love him.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
So the juxtaposition became even more noticeable.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 7 May 2026
But most of the juxtapositions are vague and sloppy.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Dickerson noted the juxtaposition of Cup champions who can’t stand Hocevar (who has feuded with Kyle Busch and Ryan Blaney) with the fans who love him.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for juxtaposition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtaposition
proximity
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With two Canadian host cities and a home crowd to play to, that absence is conspicuous in a roster otherwise built around proximity to the action.—
Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Another consideration for those monitoring at home is proximity to medical care.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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“Juxtaposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposition. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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