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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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
But Borgli undermines his premise—ironically, by attempting to substantiate it.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
Harlow also included her initials into the balcony’s ironwork—which, ironically, is Herman Jacobs’s initials, but backwards.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
And, ironically, this situation forces them to listen to each other and work together.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Ironically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironically. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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