as in adjacent
having a border in common
the juxtaposed photographs of the country's richest and poorest areas are a telling commentary on inequality
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as in mixed
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 juxtaposed
Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
Visitors and residents alike are drawn to the complex, concentrated life force of Tokyo, the juxtaposed bustle and serenity of Kyoto, the neon abundance of Osaka.
—Maggie Shipstead, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2023
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
The marble and crystal textures are juxtaposed with leopard and plaid prints for a creative take on classic interiors.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
This early work had a digressive form, perhaps reflecting juxtaposed images in haiku.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
Visitors and residents alike are drawn to the complex, concentrated life force of Tokyo, the juxtaposed bustle and serenity of Kyoto, the neon abundance of Osaka.
—Maggie Shipstead, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2023
Verb
At Rabanne, chunky flats were juxtaposed against silver sequin socks that made the whole outfit feel party-ready.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
The marble and crystal textures are juxtaposed with leopard and plaid prints for a creative take on classic interiors.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtaposed
Adjective
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Photo : Russ Ross There’s a dining area adjacent to the kitchen.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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The town purchased the lot adjacent to the town hall in 2000.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There was also damage to the adjoining St Philip’s church, according to video received by CNN.—
Abeer Salman, Dana Karni,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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Chapter 1 The Center Nobody would take the breast center and its adjoining hospital as an ordinary medical establishment.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
12 Apr. 2025
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Rectilinear concrete panels interspersed with large glass panes are used for the storefront.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
14 Mar. 2025
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As such, it can be watched after The Walking Dead or interspersed within your 11-season journey.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Juxtaposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposed. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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