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
The book design juxtaposes different images next to each other, pushing viewers to find their own narrative connection between the two.
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Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
The twinkling lights juxtaposed against the snow offer a bright and festive reprieve from the darker and shorter days in December.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Shot and edited like a commercial from the ’90s or early 2000s or promotional video for a huge fight, the sketch hilariously juxtaposes the blandness of the traditional office setting with the intensity of a raucous rager.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
Visitors can look forward to historical sites that are a tribute to the American Revolution; classic food gems, like Quincy Market, juxtaposed with buzzy new eateries; and many green spaces, such as Boston Common, the oldest city park in the United States.
—Shivani Vora, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
The twinkling lights juxtaposed against the snow offer a bright and festive reprieve from the darker and shorter days in December.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Shot and edited like a commercial from the ’90s or early 2000s or promotional video for a huge fight, the sketch hilariously juxtaposes the blandness of the traditional office setting with the intensity of a raucous rager.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
Visitors can look forward to historical sites that are a tribute to the American Revolution; classic food gems, like Quincy Market, juxtaposed with buzzy new eateries; and many green spaces, such as Boston Common, the oldest city park in the United States.
—Shivani Vora, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtapose
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In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, croutons, garlic, anchovies and Parmesan cheese and toss.Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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The space will combine art and businesses, just like Dupp & Swat’s other brands, and will include the siblings’ signature focus on Black creatives.Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
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We are surrounded by magnificent collaborators that are helping us all the time with the music and who are supporting us with many things in terms of production, in terms of composition, arrangements, mixing.Charles Moss, SPIN, 8 Jan. 2025
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Enter, pre-fall 25—a culmination of the seasons, such as summer staples like billowy skirts and dresses, mixed with early fall favorites like suede handbags, knee-high boots, and cropped jackets.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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The first nine holes will be played as triples, where the teammates alternate shots; holes 10 to 15, meanwhile, will be an individual endeavor, where each player tees off on two full holes.Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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The schedule fulfills the NFL algorithm of playing each division from the opposing conference every fourth year, with alternating home and away games with each rotation.Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtapose. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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