Definition of converselynext
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 But conversely, Ukrainians should not die in warfare because their leaders are undermined in the pursuit of unattainable values alone. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 The new owners wanted to preserve the intimate atmosphere of the bedrooms and, conversely, incorporate the kitchen into the home’s living and dining area. Belén Afonso, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026 So, heirs shouldn't assume that a creditor's claim automatically means the house will be sold — or, conversely, that inheriting the house means it's protected from the deceased person's debts. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Voluntary surrender, conversely, allows direct reporting, saving taxpayer money and avoiding undue hardship for defendants and their families. Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conversely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversely
again
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  • Harbaugh’s Giants get Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo on the field again.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In my dream, the woman with the shape of Kiju’s hand imprinted on her cheek was using a hatchet, slamming it into the trunk over and over again, her neatly coiffed hair loose and knotted.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Conversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversely. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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