juxtaposition

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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Recent Examples of juxtaposition That juxtaposition fits the day filled with celebrations tied together but completely separate from one another. Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025 Intersex advocates say that juxtaposition lays bare the hypocrisy of the order and those following it. Barbara Rodriguez and Kate Sosin, Them, 10 Mar. 2025 The juxtaposition channels an almost Punk Rock raw texture clash. Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025 The juxtaposition of their two shots encapsulates the exhibit’s theme. Leslie Katz, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for juxtaposition

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“Juxtaposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposition. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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