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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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
On the contrary, Fox’s World Cup ratings thus far have exceeded even internal expectations.
—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2026
The expansion of the universe is still accelerating under the influence of dark energy, despite recent claims to the contrary, according to new research.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
On the contrary—matching shorts sets are an easy, cute way to stay cool while minimizing morning outfit crises.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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“The contrary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20contrary. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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