as in to combine
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to place (different things) together in order to create an interesting effect or to show how they are the same or different
The new museum display juxtaposes modern art with classical art.
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Recent Examples of juxtapose
But the best thing to focus on is bringing this extreme positivity and optimism to every scene, which would juxtapose where everyone else in the episode is mentally.
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Matt Minton, Variety, 21 May 2025
By juxtaposing Steen’s virtual and real-life experiences, the film serves as a poignant tribute to his journey and highlights the profound connections that can be formed in digital spaces.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 1 May 2025
The angular motions of her torso, head, and arms simultaneously juxtapose with and align with Isamu Noguchi’s Sun at Midnight (1973).
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Then, McGrath finished off the look with a deep cabernet red lip painted on with the Dramatique Mega Lip Pencil, juxtaposing beauty’s most iconic eras.
—Essence, 6 May 2025
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Matt Minton, Variety, 21 May 2025
By juxtaposing Steen’s virtual and real-life experiences, the film serves as a poignant tribute to his journey and highlights the profound connections that can be formed in digital spaces.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 1 May 2025
The angular motions of her torso, head, and arms simultaneously juxtapose with and align with Isamu Noguchi’s Sun at Midnight (1973).
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Then, McGrath finished off the look with a deep cabernet red lip painted on with the Dramatique Mega Lip Pencil, juxtaposing beauty’s most iconic eras.
—Essence, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtapose
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This enhanced financial performance, combined with robust sales growth and commitments from institutional investors, has transformed investor sentiment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Whisk egg and 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl until combined; brush top of pastry with egg mixture.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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But in the fifth set, when everything was on the line, Paul mixed in just enough slices and sharp angles, while Khachanov fell back to his flat, grunting power, which has its limits in these parts.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Photograph: Tyler Shane Elite Turkish Coffee $36 Amazon The Process Traditionally, finely ground Turkish coffee is mixed with water in a cezve, along with some sugar, depending on your preferences.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
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Retirement-account holders alternated between terror and relief in recent weeks as the S&P 500 -- the index that most people's 401(k)s track -- nearly entered bear market territory before recovering all of the losses.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
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The king alternated between speaking in English and French – the two official languages of Canada – and received a standing ovation after wrapping up the speech.—
Paula Newton,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtapose. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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