contrarily

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
  • 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
Adverb
  • In all the conversations in the media empowering workers to own their own lives and careers, one topic appears time and again: work-life balance and the dream of having it all.
    Joelle Jay, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • The state’s current governor, Democrat Phil Murphy, can't run again after serving two terms.
    Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 10 June 2025
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“Contrarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrarily. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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