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juxtapose
[ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊz]
📖 Definition
v. to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
🖼️ Picture This
A Renaissance painting next to a modern abstract piece
💬 Example Sentence
The documentary juxtaposes wealth with heartbreaking poverty.
🎵 Music Connection
"Bittersweet Symphony" by The Verve
The song juxtaposes bitter and sweet — placing them side by side for contrast.
📝 Word Roots & Related
juxtabeside, near ( join) posput When you juxtapose the two, you can see the difference.