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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 juxtaposes
The seamless interplay of silver, gold, and diamonds juxtaposes elegance with a sleek, edgy vibe.
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Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Mishra then abruptly juxtaposes a scene from Gaza, flush with heavy-handed language that bludgeons home his comparison.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
From the opening moments, the film juxtaposes the family situations of Isabell and Anja.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
Both planets are creating a fervid energy that juxtaposes with the tender Cancer moon.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The first-look photo juxtaposes Willie with a human-sized bench.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025
As a long-time brand ambassador for the Italian jewelry house, Hathaway is an ardent fan of the formidable jewels, whether for red carpet moments and paired with gowns, or in deft high-low dressing that juxtaposes a much coveted Gap dress with a diamond necklace, earrings, bracelet, and rings.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Another thing to think about is how your hair color juxtaposes with the frame of your glasses.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
In another, Hollis juxtaposes a photo of Pino at the door of his squad car next to a school portrait of Richard wearing blue medical scrubs.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Mishra then abruptly juxtaposes a scene from Gaza, flush with heavy-handed language that bludgeons home his comparison.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
From the opening moments, the film juxtaposes the family situations of Isabell and Anja.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
Both planets are creating a fervid energy that juxtaposes with the tender Cancer moon.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The first-look photo juxtaposes Willie with a human-sized bench.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025
As a long-time brand ambassador for the Italian jewelry house, Hathaway is an ardent fan of the formidable jewels, whether for red carpet moments and paired with gowns, or in deft high-low dressing that juxtaposes a much coveted Gap dress with a diamond necklace, earrings, bracelet, and rings.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Another thing to think about is how your hair color juxtaposes with the frame of your glasses.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
In another, Hollis juxtaposes a photo of Pino at the door of his squad car next to a school portrait of Richard wearing blue medical scrubs.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Juxtaposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposes. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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