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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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 7 Jan. 2026
The effortless, made-to-look natural hairdo, ironically, isn’t predicted to be a top trend this awards season, according to stylist Igor Rosales Jackson.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Both Cappelli and Nehmeh recommended ending remote work, ironically, because of Gen Z, who are lacking a specific type of mentorship at a crucial point in their careers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
Kuemper’s advantage, ironically, lies with his success for Colorado during the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Ironically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironically. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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