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juxtaposed

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[juhk-stuh-pohzd, juhk-stuh-pohzd] / ˈdʒʌk stəˌpoʊzd, ˌdʒʌk stəˈpoʊzd /

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.

Etymology

Origin of juxtaposed

juxtapose ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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In the film, Orban's words are juxtaposed with interviews with around 20 figures across 14 of Hungary's 19 counties, from the south to the north-east.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Inside the modest interior, screens crediting sponsors Pfizer, McKinsey, Microsoft, and C3.ai were juxtaposed with jewel-toned stained-glass windows.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Meanwhile, the other dwelling, named Casa Bahia, is more contemporary, having been built in 2015 as a “modernist structure” that is uniquely juxtaposed with its tropical surroundings.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

Their tender love story is juxtaposed against a much more tragic tale.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025

The honor came at an awkward time for it was juxtaposed against an announcement that seemed to call the award itself into question.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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