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juxtapose
[ juhk-stuh-pohz, juhk-stuh-pohz ]
verb (used with object)
- to place close together or side by side, especially with an arresting or surprising effect, or in a way that invites comparison or contrast.
juxtapose
/ ˌʌəˈəʊ /
verb
- tr to place close together or side by side
Derived Forms
- ˌܳٲˈپDzԲ, adjective
- ˌܳٲˈپDz, noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of juxtapose1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of juxtapose1
Example Sentences
Those juxtaposed scenes of bleating livestock and skinned carcasses still leave an impression, but they’re just one strand in a tapestry of threads, none of them given more importance than the others.
By juxtaposing these two events, it feels like the show is putting its thematic cards out on the table pretty early.
Their tender love story is juxtaposed against a much more tragic tale.
Nawab highlights the contrast between the “fiery serrano chiles” and ingredients like tomatillos, juxtaposed with the earthy flavors and rich texture of the nuts, which balance beautifully.
Art’s past is juxtaposed with the desert’s advanced industrial turbines.
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