as in conversely
just the opposite being true
contrarily, the most authentic novel about the American Civil War was written by someone born six years after it had ended
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Adverb
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Under the partnership, Google DeepMind is providing early-stage access to generative-AI video tools; conversely, the filmmakers are expected to provide feedback to the tech company on the new AI tools to help guide their development.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
20 May 2025 -
The real exciting aspect for more moderate sports fans or conversely more moderate entertainment fans is the bundle pricing.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
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Reese struggled again, scoring six points on 2-for-6 shooting.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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As Trump’s top second-term legislative priority remained in limbo, the courts once again were a thorn in his side on what to him may be his most important policy objective of all: his big, beautiful tariffs.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
29 May 2025
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“Contrarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrarily. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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