contrarily

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 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
  • And conversely, when was the last time the Leafs had this level of centre depth?
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Related Articles The hair, conversely, presented a range of styles, from brow-tickling bangs to frizzy coils and loose waves.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • With the cooler temperatures of fall rolling in, there's nothing like spending an evening on your porch, unwinding with a refreshing glass of sweet tea, and relishing the sights and sounds of the autumn foliage once again.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Just the belief, again, these guys love playing football together.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Contrarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrarily. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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