as in conversely
just the opposite being true
the rock singer is hardly a carouser; contrariwise, he totally abstains from alcohol
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Adverb
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Little time, conversely, spent on offence.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025 -
Chic, classic, and svelte, the pants can lend any outfit a vintage glamour—think Audrey Hepburn or Grace Kelly—or, conversely, add an edge to your more trendy pieces.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
9 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The disappointment of losing to Watertown yet again, this time a 2-1 decision in early September that could’ve gone the other way.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Las Vegas will badly need the help with Bowers out once again.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Contrariwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrariwise. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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