juxtaposed

[juhk-stuh-pohzd, juhk-stuh-pohzd]

adjective

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

   The director handles the juxtaposed strands of the movie deftly, interweaving psychological intrigue with smartly observed comedy.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of juxtapose.

Word History and Origins

Origin of juxtaposed¹

juxtapose ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

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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“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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A poster for the attraction showcases the Statue of Liberty juxtaposed with the American flag and bald eagle.

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“I tend not to get too political, but it seems just rather juxtaposed to me that an anti-regulation administration is using regulation in this way. They’re supposed to be removing barriers to healthcare.”

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Related Words

• adjacent 
• contiguous 
• neighboring