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juxtaposition
[ juhk-stuh-puh-zish-uhn ]
noun
- an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.
- the state of being close together or side by side.
Other Word Forms
- ܳt··tDz· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of juxtaposition1
Example Sentences
Yet here the juxtaposition of age doesn’t provide any argument that one generation is best; each age just presents a different lens for viewing.
Showcasing this juxtaposition and the community that grew out of it to create a vibrant music scene is one of the most impactful aspects of the “Punk OC” exhibit.
I’m interested in juxtapositions that are not obvious.
But the weight of the tragedy — and the bizarre juxtapositions of life in the midst of it — often catches him off guard.
The initially jarring juxtaposition of then and now — fiction and documentary — quickly becomes intoxicating, inviting the viewer to both contemplate the ceaseless passage of time and ponder the seamless temporal transitions.
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