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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Small phones were the norm and, ironically, Samsung played a big role in phasing them out with its Note range.
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The diaspora created by war has, ironically, become one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s greatest national strengths.
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Arminka Helic,
Time,
30 June 2026
These habits can be the difference between a vacation full of experiences and memories and a vacation full of coughs, sneezes, and, ironically, staying in your hotel room.
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Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
But, ironically, the videos weren't originally intended for strangers at all.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The diaspora created by war has, ironically, become one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s greatest national strengths.
—
Arminka Helic,
Time,
30 June 2026
These habits can be the difference between a vacation full of experiences and memories and a vacation full of coughs, sneezes, and, ironically, staying in your hotel room.
—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
But, ironically, the videos weren't originally intended for strangers at all.
—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
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“Ironically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironically. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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