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.
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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
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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 2 Apr. 2025.
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