as in proximity
the state of being next to one another
The juxtaposition of contrasting colors gives the painting a chaotic effect.
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The juxtaposition just might be Wilder’s greatest contribution to American drama, a case Leon’s Our Town makes with conviction.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
This juxtaposition of traditional masculinity and open vulnerability is at the core of their appeal.
—Grace Xue, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
It’s become a staffer favorite for its charming juxtaposition of fruits and gourmands.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
Somehow, the juxtaposition of this timeless elegance with the vast ocean seemed to capture the unique magic of an ocean liner on the celebrated North Atlantic run.
—Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
This juxtaposition of traditional masculinity and open vulnerability is at the core of their appeal.
—Grace Xue, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
It’s become a staffer favorite for its charming juxtaposition of fruits and gourmands.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
Somehow, the juxtaposition of this timeless elegance with the vast ocean seemed to capture the unique magic of an ocean liner on the celebrated North Atlantic run.
—Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Juxtaposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposition. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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