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adjective

ˈjək-stə-ˌpōzd How to pronounce juxtaposed (audio)
Definition of juxtaposednext
as in adjacent
having a border in common the juxtaposed photographs of the country's richest and poorest areas are a telling commentary on inequality

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juxtaposed

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verb

past tense of juxtapose
as in mixed
formal 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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How is the word juxtaposed different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of juxtaposed are adjacent, adjoining, and contiguous. While all these words mean "being in close proximity," juxtaposed means placed side by side especially so as to permit comparison and contrast.

a skyscraper juxtaposed to a church

When could adjacent be used to replace juxtaposed?

While the synonyms adjacent and juxtaposed are close in meaning, adjacent may or may not imply contact but always implies absence of anything of the same kind in between.

a house with an adjacent garage

When is adjoining a more appropriate choice than juxtaposed?

Although the words adjoining and juxtaposed have much in common, adjoining definitely implies meeting and touching at some point or line.

had adjoining rooms at the hotel

When is it sensible to use contiguous instead of juxtaposed?

While in some cases nearly identical to juxtaposed, contiguous implies having contact on all or most of one side.

offices in all 48 contiguous states

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Recent Examples of juxtaposed
Adjective
This early work had a digressive form, perhaps reflecting juxtaposed images in haiku. —Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023 Visitors and residents alike are drawn to the complex, concentrated life force of Tokyo, the juxtaposed bustle and serenity of Kyoto, the neon abundance of Osaka. —Maggie Shipstead, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2023
Verb
While the floor-to-ceiling windows in each room provide an industrious look at Atlanta’s train systems, juxtaposed with the bright lights of the bustling Howell Mill Road corridor. —Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026 This harmless, doll-like look juxtaposed with the anger running through their punk discographies and unruly performances was meant to subvert the expectations of women as docile objects in the patriarchy. —Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for juxtaposed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtaposed
  1. adjacent
  2. mixed
  3. neighboring
  4. combined
  5. adjoining
  6. alternated
  7. interspersed
Adjective
  • Justin Ewing said the aircraft landed in a field adjacent to the airport and that a nearby roadway would be shut down as a precaution.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
  • Newport Beach officials urged people living in properties adjacent to the harbor to take precautions like installing seawall plugs and placing sandbags in vulnerable areas.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Definition of adjacent
Verb
  • But that buttery soft fish and sticky rice is often mixed with a rainbow of other flavors, from spicy wasabi to salty and savory soy sauce.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
  • Researchers introduced another unusual modification for environments where ice and water mixed together.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • The populist Swiss People's Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from the neighboring European Union.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 June 2026
  • Organizers argued that Nassau, one of the few New York counties that does not recognize the holiday, is out of step with neighboring districts.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Definition of neighboring
Verb
  • The Valkyries shot 36% from the field and 22% from the 3-point line, but held Seattle’s young front court duo of Dominique Malonga and Awa Fam to just 17 points combined while outrebounding the Storm 33-31.
    — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
  • Inside, the decor features a modern aesthetic, with white walls combined with warm timber accents.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Definition of combined
Adjective
  • The mall’s hosting match viewing gatherings at several lounges at Aventura Mall and the adjoining Abbey complex.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
  • The investors are looking at what could emerge on a small section of the IBM Almaden Research Center site while preserving as open space several hundred adjoining acres on the property, which is at 650 Harry Road in south San Jose, city files show.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Definition of adjoining
Verb
  • My relaxation space was a wooden bed that alternated between wide slats and screens.
    — Christine Sarkis, USA Today, 13 June 2026
  • Former head coach Roberto De Zerbi alternated between Verbruggen and Steele when Brighton reached the last 16 of the Europa League in 2023-24.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Definition of alternated
Verb
  • The unctuous and sweet char siu pork jowl is interspersed with green apple pressed with lime and ginger for a bright and crisp counter to the fatty pig.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
  • The walkways will be interspersed with plazas, small parks and exercise stations.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Definition of interspersed

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