as in conversely
just the opposite being true
the rock singer is hardly a carouser; contrariwise, he totally abstains from alcohol
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And conversely, when was the last time the Leafs had this level of centre depth?—
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New York Times,
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Warren Buffett’s one-time favorite yardstick for stock market valuations has climbed to an all-time high, reviving fears that investors are once again testing the limits of market exuberance.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Baltimore offense is going to once again be without fullback Patrick Ricard today, but tight end Isaiah Likely (questionable, foot) is expected to make his first appearance of the season.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Contrariwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrariwise. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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