juxtaposes

present tense third-person singular of juxtapose
as in combines
formal to place (different things) together in order to create an interesting effect or to show how they are the same or different The new museum display juxtaposes modern art with classical art.

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Recent Examples of juxtaposes Tokyo’s hospitality scene is as diverse as the city itself, a place of dizzying contrasts where ancient temples sit in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers, and traditional craftsmanship juxtaposes cutting-edge technology. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026 The result juxtaposes the newest big names in culture with what looks like a century-old theatrical stage. — Juwayriah Wright, Time, 30 Sep. 2026 The film juxtaposes audio of Israeli soldiers’ testimony with shots of the Tel Aviv cityscape at night. — Drew Paul, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026 The intro sequence juxtaposes Paula’s frenzied prep for the party with her prep for a potential attack from anyone associated with Trevor’s murder. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 June 2026 Much like the film, the choreography juxtaposes joy with despair in an ever-changing environment. — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 In the album’s most stunning moment, Petras juxtaposes her own disappointment at the building’s destruction against her father’s shuttered expectations that his child might grow up to be his son. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026 Create a Modern Rustic Tablescape This Mother's Day tablescape juxtaposes casual textures with delicate elements for modern rustic effect. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026 Elsewhere, Solimene juxtaposes an original Sirena made of ceramic, sourced from its archive in Vietri sul Mare, Salerno, with a contemporary version created for the exhibition. — Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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  • Her special talent was to make historic gardening techniques and designs accessible for the average gardener, championing the potager—which combines flowers with useful, edible plants—and creating gardens for Elton John and the then Prince of Wales.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The technology combines structured information from the patient’s intake with analysis of facial images.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
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  • The result is Ba’s Book, which mixes vérité documentary, re-enactments by family members in Vietnam and actors, as well as travelog into a heartfelt family film.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • As levels drop, the body becomes less efficient at cooling itself, triggering more frequent hot flashes and sweating that mixes with skin bacteria to produce stronger or unfamiliar smells.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
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  • Under the current agreement, Maceo splits his time between both parents during the week and alternates weekends with exceptions for certain holidays.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Gathering 5,700 members from more than 50 countries across Europe, the European Film Academy oversees the annual European Film Awards, which alternates taking place in its home city of Berlin and another European city, which is Athens this year.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Juxtaposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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