Meaning & use
juxtapose
To place two things side by side, often to highlight a contrast or comparison between them.
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The exhibit juxtaposed old photographs of the city with images of its modern skyline.
The director juxtaposed scenes of wealth and poverty to make the film's point clearer.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in art and writing criticism; the noun form is 'juxtaposition'.
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