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
The drop-waist skirt of the floor-length dress featured a bevy of feathery adornments, adding textural juxtaposition as well as a 1920s vibe to the garment.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
One of the most identifiable sneakers on the roster, the 574 premiered in 1988 as a hybrid road and trail sneaker designed with a wider last, in juxtaposition to the slimmer, runner styles of the 1970s.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
The juxtaposition of these species in an unexpected interaction raises compelling ecological questions.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2025
Revolutionaries often quoted Cato, which was performed regularly in the Colonies, and the juxtaposition of liberty and death seems to have permeated American culture.
—Cassandra Good, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
One of the most identifiable sneakers on the roster, the 574 premiered in 1988 as a hybrid road and trail sneaker designed with a wider last, in juxtaposition to the slimmer, runner styles of the 1970s.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
The juxtaposition of these species in an unexpected interaction raises compelling ecological questions.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2025
Revolutionaries often quoted Cato, which was performed regularly in the Colonies, and the juxtaposition of liberty and death seems to have permeated American culture.
—Cassandra Good, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtaposition
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Chicharito also benefitted from his market placement in LA, in his case mainly due to the proximity to an adoring Mexican fanbase throughout Southern California.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Newcomers to Congress and business-world mainstays are planting roots in proximity to the nation’s great halls of power, too.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Juxtaposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposition. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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