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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Recent Examples of juxtaposition
That juxtaposition of casual form with refined technique is at the heart of the trend.
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Unilever Food Solutions Contributor, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Watching the Rockies lightbulb flicker, the juxtaposition with the Nuggets remains striking.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2025
The gap between text and technology is one of yawning inadequacy, and the juxtaposition has a dark humor.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
Bomer is good when Jerry the ding-dong must navigate a moment of real sentiment or complication; the juxtaposition is effective.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Unilever Food Solutions Contributor, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Watching the Rockies lightbulb flicker, the juxtaposition with the Nuggets remains striking.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2025
The gap between text and technology is one of yawning inadequacy, and the juxtaposition has a dark humor.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
Bomer is good when Jerry the ding-dong must navigate a moment of real sentiment or complication; the juxtaposition is effective.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtaposition
proximity
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Preparation for Gameweek 37 is tricky, given the proximity of the FA Cup and Europa League finals to the Premier League fixtures.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The Sheriff’s Department called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services to respond to the scene given the proximity to children and threat to public safety.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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“Juxtaposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposition. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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