juxtaposition
noun
jux·ta·po·si·tion
ˌjək-stə-pə-ˈzi-shən 
: the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side often to compare or contrast or to create an interesting effect
an unusual juxtaposition of colors
also
: the state of being so placed
contrasting shapes placed in juxtaposition to each other
juxtapositional
adjective
ˌjək-stə-pə-ˈzi-sh(ə-)nəl
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The juxtaposition of 2025 to 2000 belies the occasional peaks and longer stretches in the valley that the franchise has experienced in that time.
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Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Scott Formby embraced the nature of a century-old house for a couple that prizes beautiful juxtapositions
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Their juxtaposition has become a kind of composition: The poem has become a kind of prose.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 6 May 2025
While tariffs, inflation and recession overwhelm headlines, there is even more need to counter-program even if this is a seemingly absurd juxtaposition.
—Beth Ann Kaminkow, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Scott Formby embraced the nature of a century-old house for a couple that prizes beautiful juxtapositions
By John OrtvedPhotography by Jenna PeffleyStyled by Lisa Rowe
May 28, 2025
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—John Ortved, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Their juxtaposition has become a kind of composition: The poem has become a kind of prose.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 6 May 2025
While tariffs, inflation and recession overwhelm headlines, there is even more need to counter-program even if this is a seemingly absurd juxtaposition.
—Beth Ann Kaminkow, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for juxtaposition
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“Juxtaposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juxtaposition. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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juxtaposition
noun
jux·ta·po·si·tion
ˌjək-stə-pə-ˈzish-ən
: the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side
also
: the state of being so placed
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