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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To the contrary, though the film is frequently funny, Brewer takes their ambitions and reversals seriously.
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
On the contrary, the longtime couple frequently hit the town for date nights and sing each other's praises on Instagram.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Coach Steve Kerr has said all of the right things, maintaining that Kuminga could still earn another role on the team despite all evidence pointing toward the contrary.
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On the contrary, cashmere and wool are both incredibly warm and naturally breathable.
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
On the contrary, the longtime couple frequently hit the town for date nights and sing each other's praises on Instagram.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Coach Steve Kerr has said all of the right things, maintaining that Kuminga could still earn another role on the team despite all evidence pointing toward the contrary.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
On the contrary, cashmere and wool are both incredibly warm and naturally breathable.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the contrary
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“The contrary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20contrary. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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