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
Proctor, conversely, was pegged as a late first-rounder due to concerns about his weight and inconsistent technique despite his apparent strength and athleticism.
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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
Increasingly, taxpayer advocates are taking a hard look at city policies that offer developers hefty tax incentives, or, conversely, reduce the value of existing properties, disincentivizing private-sector investment in the city.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Requiring hours of collaboration and complex coding, the 1976 animation is, conversely, one of Bettina’s most visually straightforward objects.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
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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
Increasingly, taxpayer advocates are taking a hard look at city policies that offer developers hefty tax incentives, or, conversely, reduce the value of existing properties, disincentivizing private-sector investment in the city.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Requiring hours of collaboration and complex coding, the 1976 animation is, conversely, one of Bettina’s most visually straightforward objects.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversely
again
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Seen and then concealed by a twist of water, then seen again.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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And the overall vibe–from guests and staff–is joyful; people are thrilled to be out and about, traveling and working again.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Conversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversely. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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