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
That scene is juxtaposed with Ardern being questioned by reporters afterwards.
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Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
Seminal works from Emin’s early career will be juxtaposed with contemporary works including paintings, works on paper, installations and sculptures.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
While her eyelids and lips remained as wet as her hair, Rihanna’s makeup artist Priscilla Ono juxtaposed the texture with a mattified base before adding a small detail on her cheek: a black beauty mark.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
Now in its 11th year, the nine-course menu features both traditional and homegrown recipes, curated to juxtapose heritage with modernity.
—Natalie Keng, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
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Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
Seminal works from Emin’s early career will be juxtaposed with contemporary works including paintings, works on paper, installations and sculptures.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
While her eyelids and lips remained as wet as her hair, Rihanna’s makeup artist Priscilla Ono juxtaposed the texture with a mattified base before adding a small detail on her cheek: a black beauty mark.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
Now in its 11th year, the nine-course menu features both traditional and homegrown recipes, curated to juxtapose heritage with modernity.
—Natalie Keng, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtapose
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Guggenheim Architecture and Design Studio The dining room at a Parkdale, Oregon, retreat designed by Guggenheim Architecture and Design Studio combines a concert of natural wood finishes, celebrating the palette of the rural setting.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
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Butler and Curry combined for 59 points in a comeback win over Chicago.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The Spartans, who also lost Bianca Fleitas during the first game, has been mixing and matching lineups throughout the season.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Morello mixed in brief passages of his own distinctive sound, but the overall effect remained tied to an older tradition.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Miami hasn’t been more than three games above .500 all season and has alternated between wins and losses for five consecutive games.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
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The following people will serve on the new Golf Course Restaurant Committee: Carl Mitten, Jamie Brekke and alternate Nathan Nelson from Golf Club Inc., Allen and Mathwig from the council and Greg Langmo as the at-large representative.—
Amy Wilde,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtapose. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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