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
Inclusive advertising, conversely, significantly boosts sales, loyalty, and overall brand growth.
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Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
The defense, conversely, pushed for a sentence with the possibility of parole.
—Melissa Gaffney, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Proctor, conversely, was pegged as a late first-rounder due to concerns about his weight and inconsistent technique despite his apparent strength and athleticism.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Or some might be in the right place at the right time and get too much credit for success, or, conversely, get blamed for being unable to fix an unfixable company.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
The defense, conversely, pushed for a sentence with the possibility of parole.
—Melissa Gaffney, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Proctor, conversely, was pegged as a late first-rounder due to concerns about his weight and inconsistent technique despite his apparent strength and athleticism.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Or some might be in the right place at the right time and get too much credit for success, or, conversely, get blamed for being unable to fix an unfixable company.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversely
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Then again, Nathan’s emotional nature is his albatross.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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Wait for 30 minutes after the final lightning or thunder before heading outside again.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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“Conversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversely. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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