juxtapose

[juhk-stuh-pohz, juhk-stuh-pohz]

verb (used with object)

juxtaposed, juxtaposing 

1. to place close together or side by side, especially with an arresting or surprising effect, or in a way that invites comparison or contrast.

juxtapose

/ ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊz /

verb

1. (tr) to place close together or side by side

Other Word Forms

• juxtapositional adjective
• juxtaposition noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of juxtapose¹

First recorded in 1850–55; back formation from juxtaposition

Word History and Origins

Origin of juxtapose¹

C19: back formation from juxtaposition, from Latin juxta next to + _position

Example Sentences

The two Wales teams train side-by-side at a hotel complex west of Cardiff, a pristine rugby paddock juxtaposed with a football pitch.

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Ama’s smile flashes through my mind, juxtaposed with the smile Grandma used to give me when she was still alive.

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In his sophomore feature, Fabbro, who previously directed the 2021 romantic thriller “The Grand Bolero,” juxtaposes the quiet grace of Igor’s modest life with the cacophony and commercialism of contemporary truffle auctions.

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“What they’ve done to that place, it’s like living in hell,” he said, a comment that became an internet meme as some Portland residents juxtaposed it with tranquil images of the city.

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All of these shows juxtapose the violence and ruthlessness that define the genre with mesmerizing cinematography reflecting the West’s untamed allure.

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