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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John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In an age in which every character needs to have some edginess or shadow of darkness in them, this Hutt is the contrary.
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On the contrary, creators must speak out… the worst thing that could happen would be to remain silent or to be censored.
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John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In an age in which every character needs to have some edginess or shadow of darkness in them, this Hutt is the contrary.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 22 May 2026
On the contrary, creators must speak out… the worst thing that could happen would be to remain silent or to be censored.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 20 May 2026
On the contrary, life insurance or disability insurance could help you or your family pay for other needs if something unexpected happens, including expenses like loans.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 18 May 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 3 Jun. 2026.
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