the contrary
noun
: an opposite or different fact, event, or situation
He was sure his sister had made a mistake, but the contrary was true: she was right and he was wrong.
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Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
On the contrary, airport security is just one element of the many layers that constitute aviation security.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
The good news for fans wanting to drive to a 2026 World Cup match at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium is tailgating will be allowed in Kansas City, despite reports to the contrary.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Ladapo and Kennedy have downplayed vaccine safety, defying decades of scientific evidence to the contrary.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
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“The contrary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20contrary. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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