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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Guardians starter Slade Cecconi — who conversely had the best game of his career — didn’t allow a hit through seven innings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025 -
Caught Stealing is an intermittently fun experience that would be a better time if Aronofsky either loosened up a little more or, conversely, maintained a tighter grip on the wheel.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
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While the 77th Annual Emmy Awards embraced nostalgia with attention to classics like The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, it was once again dominated by streaming giants breaking records and reshaping the industry.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Thousands again attended this year, crowding booths and events across the Valley High campus.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Contrariwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrariwise. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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