the contrary
noun
: an opposite or different fact, event, or situation
He was sure his sister had made a mistake, but the contrary was true: she was right and he was wrong.
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On the contrary, creators must speak out… the worst thing that could happen would be to remain silent or to be censored.
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 20 May 2026
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 20 May 2026
On the contrary, as the industry matures, there will definitely be clearer ecosystem specialization.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
On the contrary, life insurance or disability insurance could help you or your family pay for other needs if something unexpected happens, including expenses like loans.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 18 May 2026
On the contrary, this uncannily wise filmmaker’s delicate touch underlines how vital authorial authenticity can be when engaging with genuine sociopolitical pain through fantasy storytelling.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the contrary
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“The contrary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20contrary. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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