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
Throughout the cinematic visual, which represents purity juxtaposed with giving into temptation, the members drink elixirs, wear blindfolds, blow smoke.
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Billboard Staff, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
To juxtapose the silhouette, wear them with suiting, denim, dresses, and silk.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
Gray was obviously a gifted storyteller, but by juxtaposing different source material the interviews punctuate the pain and darkness behind the prose.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
It’s juxtaposed with the compactness of Doherty’s outing, shot (almost) entirely in a single room — no breaks and nowhere to hide.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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Billboard Staff, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
To juxtapose the silhouette, wear them with suiting, denim, dresses, and silk.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
Gray was obviously a gifted storyteller, but by juxtaposing different source material the interviews punctuate the pain and darkness behind the prose.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
It’s juxtaposed with the compactness of Doherty’s outing, shot (almost) entirely in a single room — no breaks and nowhere to hide.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtapose
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On the lighter side, the Bluegrass Fields Salad combines Kentucky Bibb lettuce with seasonal berries and toasted almonds, dressed in a balanced raspberry-poppyseed vinaigrette.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Feather said Duolingo can combine mobile gaming and language learning, bringing its total addressable market to $220 billion.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, if the soil pH or phosphorus levels are low, ground limestone and bonemeal can be mixed into the backfill.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Unlike any past president, Trump is mixing money and the White House.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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Poirier has alternated wins and losses over his past six fights.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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For the past two decades, the United States and China have alternated as the top destination for Japanese exports.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtapose. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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