juxtapose
verb
jux·ta·pose
ˈjək-stə-ˌpōz 
juxtaposed; juxtaposing
: to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
juxtapose unexpected combinations of colors, shapes and ideas—
J. F. T. Bugental
J. F. T. Bugental
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Is juxtapose a back-formation?
A back-formation is a word that has come about through the removal of a prefix or a suffix from a longer word. Etymologists believe juxtapose is a back-formation that was created when people trimmed down the noun juxtaposition. Historical evidence supports the idea: juxtaposition shows up in the 17th century and juxtapose in the 19th. Juxtaposition is a combination of Latin juxta, meaning "near," and English "position."
Examples of juxtapose in a Sentence
a display that juxtaposes modern art with classical art
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
That Del Toro juxtaposed luminous elements fit for a fairy tale with unflinching violence prompted an epiphany for Ezban.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The former model and actress’ look featured an off-the-shoulder neckline and mermaid silhouette, with juxtaposing black and bright peach hues.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
There are also a cropped leather jacket and a leather miniskirt to juxtapose with the see-through tops.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for juxtapose
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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juxtapose. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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juxtapose
verb
jux·ta·pose
ˈjək-stə-ˌpōz
juxtaposed; juxtaposing
: to place side by side
juxtaposition
noun
ˌjək-stə-pə-ˈzish-ən
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