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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 juxtaposing
Such surprises not only refer to the product assortment but also the design pieces Van Noten has selected for the space and that stand out in the cozy, sophisticated environment juxtaposing materials such as polished white marble, travertine and brushed brass elements.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
In May, a sprawling bamboo scaffold was built in the courtyard of Venice’s Campo della Tana, as part of a showcase exploring the diverse and often juxtaposing aspects of public space in Hong Kong, with a focus on threatened heritage.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Explores German director Leni Riefenstahl’s artistic legacy and her complex ties to the Nazi regime as Hitler’s favorite moviemaker, juxtaposing her self-portrayal with evidence suggesting awareness of the regime’s atrocities.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
And those were the juxtaposing opinions throughout a trial run of an evening as Florida faced Long Island University to open the 2025 season.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The festival would know that better than most, juxtaposing classical music—and its expectation of monkish silence—with the heart of Chicago’s downtown, and the human mix therein.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
And while, in this case, RIP doesn’t stand for ‘rest in peace,’ the brand doesn’t shy away from juxtaposing life and death.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
In May, a sprawling bamboo scaffold was built in the courtyard of Venice’s Campo della Tana, as part of a showcase exploring the diverse and often juxtaposing aspects of public space in Hong Kong, with a focus on threatened heritage.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Explores German director Leni Riefenstahl’s artistic legacy and her complex ties to the Nazi regime as Hitler’s favorite moviemaker, juxtaposing her self-portrayal with evidence suggesting awareness of the regime’s atrocities.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
And those were the juxtaposing opinions throughout a trial run of an evening as Florida faced Long Island University to open the 2025 season.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The festival would know that better than most, juxtaposing classical music—and its expectation of monkish silence—with the heart of Chicago’s downtown, and the human mix therein.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
And while, in this case, RIP doesn’t stand for ‘rest in peace,’ the brand doesn’t shy away from juxtaposing life and death.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtaposing
Verb
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By combining maneuverability, reusability and speed, Arc could reshape both emergency response and battlefield supply chains.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Baltimore lost both games with backup QB Cooper Rush under center, combining for just 13 total points in losses to the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The color palette felt optimistic yet grounded, mixing natural hues with luminous accents.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The talk show featured O’Brien and sidekick Andy Richter mixing comedy sketches with interviews spanning entertainment, sports, politics and culture.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Initially, the Prince of Monaco proposed to Kelly with an eternity band featuring alternating rubies and diamonds, honoring the colors of the Monaco flag (via Brides).—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The core cast are forgettable, but the game pulls tricks from older-era Call of Duty titles like Modern Warfare and Black Ops by saddling players with alternating POVs of the events just long enough to learn someone’s name before you’re forced to live out their demise.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Juxtaposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposing. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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