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 With this new friction bubbling over, conversely Miguel is growing jealous of his wife’s work with a young American writer, Jeremy (Patrick Schwarzenegger), traveling through London. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026 And, conversely, which (if any) caused folks to wander off hunting for a Pronto Pup instead. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Aug. 2026 McCord, conversely, has been a star in his brief time with the Packers. — Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026 Parton, conversely, seemed to embrace all comers without wariness. — David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conversely
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again
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  • Pity those who, for whatever reason, can’t or won’t start again.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This is even more true at Rumari Counter, a new experience with comfy stools for up to 10 diners per night who get the pleasure of eating a prix-fixe meal that will never be prepared again (the counter menu changes nightly).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Conversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversely. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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