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 of ultrafeminine fluidity and resilient ruggedness has long been a successful fashion formula, but what makes moto modern and boho far from boring is the refined result of mastering a rich mix of textures and striking silhouettes.
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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Payton’s approach Wednesday makes an interesting juxtaposition to a year ago when his team stormed back from a 1-5 start to 6-5 heading into a road game at Houston.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
The film opens with a stark juxtaposition: the glamorous unveiling of Elisabeth’s star on the Walk of Fame, followed by a time-lapse of its gradual decay.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
The juxtaposition of her nonchalant demeanor and the chaos around her has struck a chord with viewers.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Payton’s approach Wednesday makes an interesting juxtaposition to a year ago when his team stormed back from a 1-5 start to 6-5 heading into a road game at Houston.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
The film opens with a stark juxtaposition: the glamorous unveiling of Elisabeth’s star on the Walk of Fame, followed by a time-lapse of its gradual decay.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
The juxtaposition of her nonchalant demeanor and the chaos around her has struck a chord with viewers.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Juxtaposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposition. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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