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Definitions for juxtapose
ˈdʒʌk stəˌpoʊz, ˌdʒʌk stəˈpoʊzjux·ta·pose

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. juxtaposeverb

    place side by side

    "The fauvists juxtaposed strong colors"

Wiktionary

  1. juxtaposeverb

    To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.

  2. Etymology: From juxtaposer, corresponding to juxta- + pose, derived from iuxta + pono.

Wikipedia

  1. juxtapose

    Juxtaposition is an act or instance of placing two elements close together or side by side. This is often done in order to compare/contrast the two, to show similarities or differences, etc.

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  1. juxtapose

    Juxtapose is a verb that means to place or deal with close together for contrasting effect. It refers to the act of putting things side by side, especially for the purpose of comparison or contrast.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Juxtaposeverb

    to place in juxtaposition

  2. Etymology: [Cf. Juxtaposit, Pose.]

Wikidata

  1. Juxtapose

    Juxtapose is the fifth album by Tricky, in collaboration with DJ Muggs and Grease. Two tracks with DJ Muggs find their way to the only single "For Real" and the Japanese release. Martina Topley-Bird does not appear on the album; instead Kioka Williams provides the majority of the female vocals on the album and the following tours. The album also features a British emcee named Mad Dog on two tracks.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of juxtapose in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of juxtapose in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of juxtapose in a Sentence

  1. Frank Holland:

    The same messages always blend into the background, but if we can juxtapose the medium with an unconventional message, then maybe we can get people to pay attention.

  2. Judge Jeanine:

    Hunter is this barely functional human who's got this roaring crack addiction and roaring sex addiction, it's just a very bizarre scenario, considering that you have to juxtapose that against the really high-level dangerous business that he was involved in.

  3. Sarah Gadon:

    It's very much a fantasy ... I think the lightness and the comedic moments of the film really juxtapose the drama and intensity of that moment in time in the post-war era, (There is) a good balance for us to tell this story.

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