juxtaposition

noun

Definition of juxtapositionnext
as in proximity
the state of being next to one another The juxtaposition of contrasting colors gives the painting a chaotic effect.

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Recent Examples of juxtaposition His writing tends toward the picaresque, his characters moving through series of strange encounters that accrue meaning through juxtaposition. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026 There is something about the juxtaposition of her demure lace with a more revealing fabrication that feels decidedly fresh. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026 The juxtaposition between the journalist and the actor became a microcosm for the tension inherent in creating must-see television out of entrapment and public humiliation. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Comey’s nods to Drexler are mostly subtle, drawing from the artist’s color palette of vibrant hues from bright green and orange to cobalt blue and lilac, with an eye toward their high-contrast juxtapositions, a hallmark of Drexler’s paintings. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for juxtaposition
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proximity
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  • For eclipse day, the mile-long Playa de la Rada is the obvious gathering place, with its broad Mediterranean horizon and proximity to the town center.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • This budding storm isn’t expected to become super powerful, but its proximity to the coast elevates its wind threat.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
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“Juxtaposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposition. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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