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 What about delicious gourmands, warm solar scents, or conversely, earthy notes grounded in fresh greens and wood? Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 And then conversely, there’s another class of patients that have the exact opposite. Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 Larger thoughts, larger visions, warp under the pressure of the immediate situation; an extreme close-up, conversely, can abruptly turn cosmic. The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026 The Nationals, conversely and unexpectedly, will consider selling off their most valuable pieces for prospects while also acquiring big-league players who would help an immediate push for the playoffs. Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for conversely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversely
again
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  • Now, persistent drought has again driven Lake Mead’s water levels to a new historic low this month, drawing back hundreds of miles of shoreline along the Nevada-Arizona border — and more mysteries have already started to surface.
    Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Prosecutor Danielle Clarke told Judge Linda Black that the alleged victim, who cannot be identified, was willing to testify again at a retrial.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Conversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversely. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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