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
In another, Hollis juxtaposes a photo of Pino at the door of his squad car next to a school portrait of Richard wearing blue medical scrubs.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The ‘4 days’ period is exhibited in a vast Warehouse-style space with Farsight Collective, juxtaposed with a vast series of expressionistic, sometimes cubist portraits depicting former lovers, friends or characters that Lismore has crossed paths with.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
When these two juxtaposing planets come together, their energies clash.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Renderings of the final product show sleek, modern architecture juxtaposed with the much shorter existing buildings in the immediate area.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The ‘4 days’ period is exhibited in a vast Warehouse-style space with Farsight Collective, juxtaposed with a vast series of expressionistic, sometimes cubist portraits depicting former lovers, friends or characters that Lismore has crossed paths with.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
When these two juxtaposing planets come together, their energies clash.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Renderings of the final product show sleek, modern architecture juxtaposed with the much shorter existing buildings in the immediate area.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtapose
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The feature also combined headlines from The New York Times into a November notification that falsely said that Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been arrested, according to a ProPublica reporter’s post on social media.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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The watch is a masterful interpretation of the snake's characteristics, combining artistic craftsmanship with technical precision.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Being an imposing presence who can then mix in his skill, rather than relying on it, might be the key for him.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Her home takes its cues from Milan design, mixing vintage and artisanal pieces, a style Elsesser has been drawn to since her many travels to Italy’s fashion capital.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2025
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Season 17 sees RuPaul himself, Michelle Visage, and one of three alternating judges (Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, or Ts Madison), on the judging panel.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
17 Jan. 2025
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Aptly titled Ocean Vibes, the signature treatment uses a soothing ocean drum and alternating pressing heated and chilled ice globes in areas like the calves and upper shoulders to melt away tension.—
Maya Layne,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2025
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