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
Examples of juxtaposition in a Sentence
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Mega gallery Gagosian opened in 2020, and this past May, Michael Werner Gallery made its Athenian debut in an elegant apartment steps from the Museum of Cycladic Art—which, in striking juxtaposition to its priceless antiquities, currently has a Cindy Sherman show on view.
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Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
Their performance venues are an off grid juxtaposition of incredible technical aspects featuring premium sound and lights set against a pristine natural backdrop.
—Tom Rivers, ABC News, 27 July 2024
In an unexpected juxtaposition to the normal divide on the board, Debbi Hixon, one of the board’s more liberal members, called for strict consequences against the mom.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2024
Is Paige going to explore that juxtaposition more this season?
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 19 July 2024
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Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
Their performance venues are an off grid juxtaposition of incredible technical aspects featuring premium sound and lights set against a pristine natural backdrop.
—Tom Rivers, ABC News, 27 July 2024
In an unexpected juxtaposition to the normal divide on the board, Debbi Hixon, one of the board’s more liberal members, called for strict consequences against the mom.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2024
Is Paige going to explore that juxtaposition more this season?
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 19 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for juxtaposition
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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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