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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrariwise
Adverb
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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 -
Tagovailoa, conversely, had missed a total of six games, four due to a concussion and a final two with a hip injury.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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In May 2024, Musk once again became the world’s richest person after xAI raised $6 billion from private investors at a $24 billion valuation.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
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The memes were revived in 2024 when King Charles was diagnosed with cancer during Paytas’ second pregnancy with daughter Elvis, and again earlier this year when Pope Francis passed away while the podcaster was still expecting Aquaman.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
28 July 2025
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“Contrariwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrariwise. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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