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
Neon and marble are juxtaposed with vibrant velvet, soft wool, and thoughtfully curated art and decor.
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
Kaelin’s interview is juxtaposed with the testimony of the limo driver, Allan Park, who described seeing the small duffel bag that Kaelin was referring to.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
Trump tax policies, which helped widen the deficit in Trump’s first term, are juxtaposed with Bessent’s warnings about the dangers of rising U.S. debt and the cost of annual interest payments to the government’s bond holders.
—Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Strangio’s preparations for the case are juxtaposed against audio of his oral arguments before the Supreme Court on December 4, 2024, and the questions posed by various justices at that time, as well as direct-to-camera asides from trans and cisgendered journalists and experts.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
Kaelin’s interview is juxtaposed with the testimony of the limo driver, Allan Park, who described seeing the small duffel bag that Kaelin was referring to.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
Trump tax policies, which helped widen the deficit in Trump’s first term, are juxtaposed with Bessent’s warnings about the dangers of rising U.S. debt and the cost of annual interest payments to the government’s bond holders.
—Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Strangio’s preparations for the case are juxtaposed against audio of his oral arguments before the Supreme Court on December 4, 2024, and the questions posed by various justices at that time, as well as direct-to-camera asides from trans and cisgendered journalists and experts.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
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Like the building, the Grande Cuvée combines tradition and modernity to stunning effect: The resulting dram—renowned for its complex layers of flavor and long-lasting finish—can command $1,000 a bottle on the secondary market.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Dacia Spring Electric 65 combines a 65hp motor and 26.8kWh battery, giving it 140 miles of WLTP range.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The premium crime show mixes whodunnits with explorations of social issues, including class differences, prejudices, workplace dynamics, and identity.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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Creators also often mix the DIY Substack vibe with the name-brand professionalism of big-name-media by straddling both worlds.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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With this drinking moderation technique, the drinker alternates between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout a social occasion or night out.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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In addition to holding distinction as Kentucky's longest-serving senator, McConnell has led the Senate Republican Conference — alternating between majority and minority leader — since 2007.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtapose. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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