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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The recipe came from the late chef Michael Roberts, who was known for his playful juxtaposition of ingredients — quesadillas with Brie and grapes, for instance — served at his West Hollywood restaurant Trumps.
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Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
Yes, the juxtaposition of a more modern, dressed up midiskirt styled casually with a trendy trainer is the outfit formula on the hearts, minds, and shopping carts of the industry’s elite right now.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
As he's been doing in concert for years, Manilow emerged from the shadows for the second verse of the song, a nostalgic juxtaposition of his younger and older selves singing the same song.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
The juxtaposition between what was happening at a political level and what was happening at a grassroots level felt to me, as a former journalist, very interesting.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
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Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
Yes, the juxtaposition of a more modern, dressed up midiskirt styled casually with a trendy trainer is the outfit formula on the hearts, minds, and shopping carts of the industry’s elite right now.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
As he's been doing in concert for years, Manilow emerged from the shadows for the second verse of the song, a nostalgic juxtaposition of his younger and older selves singing the same song.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
The juxtaposition between what was happening at a political level and what was happening at a grassroots level felt to me, as a former journalist, very interesting.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Juxtaposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposition. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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