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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That film was made before The Butler and promoted, ironically enough, by Perry himself.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
In both cases, Roddick lost to Roger Federer, who ironically was in Arthur Ashe Stadium to watch Tiafoe defeat No. 9 Grigor Dimitrov, 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3, 4-1 by walkover.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Somewhat ironically, though, Redbox shuttering meant the end of one of the last mainstream places to access DVDs.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 14 Aug. 2024
Half a century ago, President Richard Nixon ironically flashed the V sign during the most crushing defeat of his political career.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Aug. 2024
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
In both cases, Roddick lost to Roger Federer, who ironically was in Arthur Ashe Stadium to watch Tiafoe defeat No. 9 Grigor Dimitrov, 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3, 4-1 by walkover.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Somewhat ironically, though, Redbox shuttering meant the end of one of the last mainstream places to access DVDs.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 14 Aug. 2024
Half a century ago, President Richard Nixon ironically flashed the V sign during the most crushing defeat of his political career.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Aug. 2024
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“Ironically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironically. Accessed 27 Sep. 2024.
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