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 The old songs offer some sort of reflection and juxtaposition or something. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, a juxtaposition of the subtle sweetness of water lily and jasmine adds further complexity. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026 The juxtaposition of the game’s simple, rounded characters against the realistic vegetation was strange at first, but there's a genuine charm to the game's clashing aesthetic. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 The crash landed the same day JPMorgan and Goldman posted blowout earnings, a juxtaposition that economist Steve Hanke said was evidence of two bubbles. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for juxtaposition
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proximity
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  • The strategic allocation reads like a map of who wants proximity to embodied AI.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Bangladesh has become a leading destination and market for yaba because of its geographic proximity to Myanmar, where production of the drug is particularly concentrated.
    — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 18 Aug. 2026
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