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
There was the juxtaposition of hard-working Maddie Fitzpatrick (Ashley Tisdale) and ditzy hotel heiress London Tipton (Brenda Song).
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Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The juxtaposition can create interest while also allowing these special pieces to shine.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
In juxtaposition to Edna’s blue clown costume, Paul wears a red-plaid jacket, one of the first visual choices Harman landed on.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
And the frenzy around the booth, and the juxtaposition of that with the cuts happening across the government—from USAID to food safety to local food for schools, and the chaos that has ensued—was a lot to take in.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The juxtaposition can create interest while also allowing these special pieces to shine.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
In juxtaposition to Edna’s blue clown costume, Paul wears a red-plaid jacket, one of the first visual choices Harman landed on.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
And the frenzy around the booth, and the juxtaposition of that with the cuts happening across the government—from USAID to food safety to local food for schools, and the chaos that has ensued—was a lot to take in.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for juxtaposition
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“Juxtaposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposition. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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