juxtaposition
noun
jux·ta·po·si·tion
ˌjək-stə-pə-ˈzi-shən 
: the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side often to compare or contrast or to create an interesting effect
an unusual juxtaposition of colors
also
: the state of being so placed
contrasting shapes placed in juxtaposition to each other
juxtapositional
adjective
ˌjək-stə-pə-ˈzi-sh(ə-)nəl
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The drop-waist skirt of the floor-length dress featured a bevy of feathery adornments, adding textural juxtaposition as well as a 1920s vibe to the garment.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
One of the most identifiable sneakers on the roster, the 574 premiered in 1988 as a hybrid road and trail sneaker designed with a wider last, in juxtaposition to the slimmer, runner styles of the 1970s.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
The juxtaposition of these species in an unexpected interaction raises compelling ecological questions.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2025
Revolutionaries often quoted Cato, which was performed regularly in the Colonies, and the juxtaposition of liberty and death seems to have permeated American culture.
—Cassandra Good, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
One of the most identifiable sneakers on the roster, the 574 premiered in 1988 as a hybrid road and trail sneaker designed with a wider last, in juxtaposition to the slimmer, runner styles of the 1970s.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
The juxtaposition of these species in an unexpected interaction raises compelling ecological questions.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2025
Revolutionaries often quoted Cato, which was performed regularly in the Colonies, and the juxtaposition of liberty and death seems to have permeated American culture.
—Cassandra Good, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for juxtaposition
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“Juxtaposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juxtaposition. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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juxtaposition
noun
jux·ta·po·si·tion
ˌjək-stə-pə-ˈzish-ən
: the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side
also
: the state of being so placed
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