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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In season three, Belly, conversely, favors a prominent cat-eye and a handful of viral products, from Glossier’s Ultralip High Shine Lipstick to Stila’s Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
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But conversely, Hunter and cornerback Tyson Campbell could also become an elite tandem.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Kelly quickly pondered what to call in that moment and again went back to the slider to put away Stephenson.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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And once again, there's a chance the spacecraft could be visible soaring over Arizona.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Contrariwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrariwise. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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