juxtaposition
noun
jux·ta·po·si·tion
ˌjək-stə-pə-ˈzi-shən 
: the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side often to compare or contrast or to create an interesting effect
an unusual juxtaposition of colors
also
: the state of being so placed
contrasting shapes placed in juxtaposition to each other
juxtapositional
adjective
ˌjək-stə-pə-ˈzi-sh(ə-)nəl
Examples of juxtaposition in a Sentence
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The juxtaposition of mountain ranges and fiery Maple and Aspen trees makes for an incredible sight to see, unlike anywhere else in Canada.
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The former juxtaposition was a coincidence, according to gallery director Emilio Steinberger, but the second was very much planned (the gallery has worked with Thomas).
—Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
The juxtaposition seen in the latest New York Fed survey runs par for the course with what other data has been showing for years: The US economy is running quite strong, but people aren’t feeling that great about it, said Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst for Bankrate.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
The online-only brand quickly gained an ardent following for its fresh take on shirting: a juxtaposition of traditional men’s tailoring with a decidedly feminine perspective that results in button-front styles with details such as cocktail cuffs, cutaway collars, and puffed sleeves.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The former juxtaposition was a coincidence, according to gallery director Emilio Steinberger, but the second was very much planned (the gallery has worked with Thomas).
—Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
The juxtaposition seen in the latest New York Fed survey runs par for the course with what other data has been showing for years: The US economy is running quite strong, but people aren’t feeling that great about it, said Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst for Bankrate.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
The online-only brand quickly gained an ardent following for its fresh take on shirting: a juxtaposition of traditional men’s tailoring with a decidedly feminine perspective that results in button-front styles with details such as cocktail cuffs, cutaway collars, and puffed sleeves.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
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juxtaposition
noun
jux·ta·po·si·tion
ˌjək-stə-pə-ˈzish-ən
: the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side
also
: the state of being so placed
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