as in again
just the opposite being true
she cannot stand sugary food; conversely, her husband is fond of sweets
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Recent Examples of conversely
Fossil fuels, conversely, are permanently exposed to ongoing opex risk.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
For conversely, Cecilia’s recommendations grow and blossom with consideration.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Young, conversely, can do both.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Mabel, conversely, doesn’t think Jerry will listen.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
For conversely, Cecilia’s recommendations grow and blossom with consideration.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Young, conversely, can do both.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Mabel, conversely, doesn’t think Jerry will listen.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for conversely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversely
again
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Some of the Rubén’s direct descendants would win the award once again 30 years later.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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But the group of players who have taken the club to this humiliating end to a wretched season will not have to face Molineux again.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Conversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversely. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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