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
Meanwhile at 1-54 at Somerset House, where art from Africa and its diaspora is celebrated and showcased, beautiful ceramic vases by South African Esther Mahlangu were juxtaposed with Mahlangu’s paintings at Melrose Gallery.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
As a child of Virginia Beach, Va., raised on its lively housing-projects lifestyles juxtaposed with middle-class neighborhoods, Williams internalized the cultural divergence.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Oct. 2024
Sonia Lapinsky, head of AlixPartners’ global fashion practice and the report’s author, told CNBC the survey’s findings – juxtaposed with the companies’ recent performance – indicate Nike and Kohl’s are at critical junctures.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
These intimate moments are juxtaposed a bit awkwardly with scenes depicting Ito as a journalist investigating her own ordeal.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
As a child of Virginia Beach, Va., raised on its lively housing-projects lifestyles juxtaposed with middle-class neighborhoods, Williams internalized the cultural divergence.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Oct. 2024
Sonia Lapinsky, head of AlixPartners’ global fashion practice and the report’s author, told CNBC the survey’s findings – juxtaposed with the companies’ recent performance – indicate Nike and Kohl’s are at critical junctures.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
These intimate moments are juxtaposed a bit awkwardly with scenes depicting Ito as a journalist investigating her own ordeal.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtapose
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The technology combines two molecules—one fragranced and one odor-neutral.Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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This method combines the speed of symmetric encryption with the security of asymmetric encryption.Ofer Lidsky, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Dub pioneer Keith Hudson—who briefly worked as a dentist in the ghettos of Kingston— lays it down clear, deep, and wild for a late-career highlight with heavy use of studio FX and mixing board sorcery.Jeremy D. Larson, Pitchfork, 27 Nov. 2024
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There are two options: One, mix all the ingredients, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
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Told from the alternating perspectives of Mark, Joanne, and Mark’s father, Tom, Solace is a love story sliced through by tragedy and a father-son story intensified by circumstance.Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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The interior of the beanie features alternating high and low loft stripes for a mix of insulation and breathability, effectively venting heat during high-output efforts.Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtapose. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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