ironically
adverb
iron·i·cal·ly
ˌī-ˈrä-ni-k(ə-)lē 
also i-ˈrä-
1
: in an ironic manner
2
: it is ironic, curious, or surprising
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Lots of style, sure, but ultimately, and perhaps ironically, very little substance.
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
While smash burgers remain, ironically, top dog within the fast food universe, one unsung iteration, the Oklahoma smash burger, is finally getting its due.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 17 Jan. 2025
His road to Atlanta ironically began there last month.
—Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
His teammates could sense it in Buffalo in Week 11, ironically the only game the starters lost this season.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
While smash burgers remain, ironically, top dog within the fast food universe, one unsung iteration, the Oklahoma smash burger, is finally getting its due.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 17 Jan. 2025
His road to Atlanta ironically began there last month.
—Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
His teammates could sense it in Buffalo in Week 11, ironically the only game the starters lost this season.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Ironically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironically. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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