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

ˌjək-stə-pə-ˈzi-sh(ə-)nəl

adjective

Examples of juxtaposition in a Sentence

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The strange juxtaposition of honoring men from vastly different legacies has persisted for decades. —

CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025 The juxtaposition of booming air travel and a shrinking list of the world's Safest Countries highlights a complex global dynamic. —

Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 The juxtaposition of Trump’s complaints about the media with the rows of stars representing agency staff who died in service appalled many officers. —

Peter Schroeder, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2025 Driving the news: In a stark juxtaposition from the certification of the 2020 election, there were no disturbances or objections during Monday's joint session of Congress. —

Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for juxtaposition