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
Glaser’s direction, and in particular the vivid use of sound, draw horrifying juxtapositions between domestic tranquility and genocide.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
Please tell us more about this interesting juxtaposition of old and new.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The juxtaposition unfolding at these two office towers captures the challenges and surprises currently shaping the city’s office recovery.
—Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
Midwesterners will enjoy the juxtapositions of living in Wisconsin and Florida.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
Please tell us more about this interesting juxtaposition of old and new.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The juxtaposition unfolding at these two office towers captures the challenges and surprises currently shaping the city’s office recovery.
—Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
Midwesterners will enjoy the juxtapositions of living in Wisconsin and Florida.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtaposition
proximity
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Or maybe proximity to the beach, whether its Nobadeer or Madaket, is your priority.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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Its proximity to the Downtown Manhattan Helipad—a 30 second ride in the Aston Martin—is fortuitous, since the typical Casa Cipriani guest is likely catching a 15-minute helicopter ride to JFK, or, if flying private, to Newark or Teterboro.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Juxtaposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposition. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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