ironically
adverb
iron·i·cal·ly
ˌī-ˈrä-ni-k(ə-)lē 
also i-ˈrä-
1
: in an ironic manner
2
: it is ironic, curious, or surprising
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His biggest concern is, ironically, his underwhelming height and short wingspan (6-3).
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Meisner's last screen role, ironically, would be a spot on ER opposite Noah Wyle, who currently stars on The Pitt with LaNasa.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
The book is widely banned, and uncomfortable content, ironically, is noted as one reason.
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Spin Team,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
But global uncertainty — much of it emanating from Washington — ironically keeps pushing money back into the greenback.
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William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Meisner's last screen role, ironically, would be a spot on ER opposite Noah Wyle, who currently stars on The Pitt with LaNasa.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
The book is widely banned, and uncomfortable content, ironically, is noted as one reason.
—
Spin Team,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
But global uncertainty — much of it emanating from Washington — ironically keeps pushing money back into the greenback.
—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ironically
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“Ironically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironically. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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