Definition of converselynext
as in again
just the opposite being true she cannot stand sugary food; conversely, her husband is fond of sweets

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Recent Examples of conversely On the right side of the screen, conversely, is an image of Russian readiness. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 Brinity, conversely, has figured out their attraction all on their own — and good for them! Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 July 2026 Snakehead fillets, conversely, have a texture much more similar to saltwater species like snapper and grouper. Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 Tests can help identify the excellent students attending mediocre high schools and, conversely, the mediocre students attending excellent schools. Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for conversely
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again
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  • The speed record for summiting the world’s tallest peaks was broken again in 2023 by a Norwegian woman, Kristin Harila, and a Nepali man, Tenjin Sherpa, who summited all 14 peaks in three months and one day.
    Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Democratic leaders fear that the outlier opinions favoring police defunding may again tarnish the party's brand and sink its chances of gaining ground in Congress, governor's mansions and statehouses nationwide.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

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“Conversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversely. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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