juxtapose

as in to combine
formal 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 This is juxtaposed with Rita’s life without George. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024 Shayk, however, juxtaposed the elegance of the bag with an edgier ensemble, pairing it with a black turtleneck sweater, a leather maxi skirt, knee boots, and sporty shades. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024 Another political misfire for Lake For Lake, the loss, juxtaposed with Trump’s simultaneous victory in Arizona, is another electoral disappointment for her political career. Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024 When juxtaposed with neutrals, its trace elements of plum pop out without hogging the spotlight. Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for juxtapose 
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  • Wendy: Designed specifically for women, the Wendy combines lightweight comfort with chic design, perfect for everyday wear.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • All of these technologies can be combined in interesting ways.
    David G.W. Birch, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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  • African Americans would later mix and morph these West African sounds into jazz, rock & roll, soul, funk, and hip-hop.
    Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
  • This is the time to embrace avant-garde styles, mix unexpected textures and experiment with daring color palettes that might have once felt too risky.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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  • Bridging the hoedown and the ballroom, Beyoncé alternates between angelic croons and fierce commands over a thumping bassline and a springy acoustic guitar.
    Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Syrians alternated between expressions of panic and celebration.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024

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“Juxtapose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtapose. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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