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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But, ironically, the seafood dishes always seem to steal the show.
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
In a foundational study, it was found that companies professing a strong belief in meritocracy were more likely to reward men over equally performing women because the belief in objectivity ironically reduces self-scrutiny in decisions, giving managers subconscious permission to act on stereotypes.
—Heather Price, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
That requires a combination of carrots and sticks, former U.S. officials say – ironically, tools that have in many cases been weakened by the shrinking of U.S. government resources under the Trump administration.
—Natasha Turak,emma Graham, CNBC, 29 July 2025
There is deep political polarization on almost every issue (except, ironically, on the threat from China).
—Kerry Brown, Time, 29 July 2025
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
In a foundational study, it was found that companies professing a strong belief in meritocracy were more likely to reward men over equally performing women because the belief in objectivity ironically reduces self-scrutiny in decisions, giving managers subconscious permission to act on stereotypes.
—Heather Price, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
That requires a combination of carrots and sticks, former U.S. officials say – ironically, tools that have in many cases been weakened by the shrinking of U.S. government resources under the Trump administration.
—Natasha Turak,emma Graham, CNBC, 29 July 2025
There is deep political polarization on almost every issue (except, ironically, on the threat from China).
—Kerry Brown, Time, 29 July 2025
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“Ironically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironically. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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