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
Rubies, sapphires, diamonds and emeralds are juxtaposed against bands of malachite and turquoise.
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Richard Mille Contributor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Flip-flops, meanwhile, are ideal for both beach outfits and for juxtaposing with more structured pieces like black pants.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 June 2026
The Topside studio, sitting above a one-car garage, is a moodier retreat, with dark tones juxtaposed by an orange-red bathroom.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
The potentially outsized impact of this election was juxtaposed with the strange scene that unfolded when all the candidates gathered on Friday morning to hear the results.
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James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Richard Mille Contributor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Flip-flops, meanwhile, are ideal for both beach outfits and for juxtaposing with more structured pieces like black pants.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 June 2026
The Topside studio, sitting above a one-car garage, is a moodier retreat, with dark tones juxtaposed by an orange-red bathroom.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
The potentially outsized impact of this election was juxtaposed with the strange scene that unfolded when all the candidates gathered on Friday morning to hear the results.
—
James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for juxtapose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtapose
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Diogo Costo had six saves for Colombia, which marked more saves than the team had in its first two matches combined.
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Grab a tortilla chip and scoop up a bite of this multi-layered dip that combines the flavors of the Southwest.
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Wall Street was mixed in light trading early Thursday as chip stocks fell further and oil prices dipped near their levels before the Iran war began.
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As the amiable leader of Shinyribs, Russell and his colleagues mix rock, country, Texas blues, New Orleans funk, Memphis soul and more into an enjoyable, good-timey, bar-band blend.
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The Beltline offers both a glorious and frustrating mix of crowds and alternating speeds — an awkward mixture of wheels and legs.
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The custom, with the speakers alternating between our two political parties, continues to this day.
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