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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Among the frenzy of videos promoting healthier diets, marathon running, and sobriety, one trend catching on with young people—ironically on social media—is the idea of a digital detox, taking time away from our phone’s most addictive apps to improve everything from sleep to focus.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
For this Welsh immigrant family rose from nothing to produce an American icon who mastered a distinctly American art form — the ultimate apotheosis of the American Dream — and who is, ironically, the most miserable of them all.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
After the team’s February 3 game against, ironically, the Utah Jazz, there were suspicions about the lack of availability of three Pacers players.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026
In fact, somewhat ironically, stupidity is often defined in contrast to otherwise normal and intelligent activities.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
For this Welsh immigrant family rose from nothing to produce an American icon who mastered a distinctly American art form — the ultimate apotheosis of the American Dream — and who is, ironically, the most miserable of them all.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
After the team’s February 3 game against, ironically, the Utah Jazz, there were suspicions about the lack of availability of three Pacers players.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026
In fact, somewhat ironically, stupidity is often defined in contrast to otherwise normal and intelligent activities.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Ironically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironically. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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