contrarily

Definition of contrarilynext
as in conversely
just the opposite being true contrarily, the most authentic novel about the American Civil War was written by someone born six years after it had ended

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Recent Examples of contrarily Perhaps contrarily Kirkham believes being a selective luddite is actually the easier path. — Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 In respect of job losses due to AI, however, panellists seem to be contrarily upbeat. — Marcus Lim, Variety, 16 June 2026 Then, Venus will square Saturn on May 28, which contrarily forces reality to step in. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026 Right now, Mercury and Jupiter are entangled across the areas of your chart that highlight partnerships and, contrarily, alone time. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026 Dolphins contrarily are on a 4-1 run on opening day. — Greg Cote september 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
  • Husted conversely supported tax breaks and extolled the potential economic benefits of data center construction in Ohio.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • O’Connor, conversely, may be hampered by his sympathetic warmth.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • In Hollow Stems Pests can creep into the hollow stems of plants like Joe Pye weed and daylilies only to emerge again when the weather warms.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Wipe down doorknobs, light switches and countertops daily, and again after guests come through, according to the CDC.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Contrarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrarily. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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