as in again
just the opposite being true
she cannot stand sugary food; conversely, her husband is fond of sweets
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Recent Examples of conversely
For conversely, Cecilia’s recommendations grow and blossom with consideration.
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Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Young, conversely, can do both.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Mabel, conversely, doesn’t think Jerry will listen.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Pastrami, conversely, is smoked, which means that the spices are complemented by a smoky quality.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Young, conversely, can do both.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Mabel, conversely, doesn’t think Jerry will listen.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Pastrami, conversely, is smoked, which means that the spices are complemented by a smoky quality.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversely
again
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Game 2 started echoing Game 1 after halftime, when Towns finally found rhythm and the Knicks looked like the more gifted team all over again.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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That could play out again with Cherfilus-McCormick and Mills, though one complicating factor with the Florida Republican is his ethics investigation isn’t as far along.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Conversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversely. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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