contrary to

preposition

: in conflict with : despite
contrary to orders, he set out alone

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What makes this initial success even more ironic is that, contrary to normal procedure, this was announced after its streaming date (December 20) on Max dropped. Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024 Here's a problem that seems contrary to the dominant narratives: Some rust belt communities in Indiana actually seem to have an excess of housing, contributing columnist and Ball State Professor Michael Hicks writes. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024 The bill would limit the attorney general's power to take a position in certain lawsuits that was contrary to any law that the state legislature had passed. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 The color of the year has been around since 1999 and, contrary to what some may believe, is not just a handful of people at Pantone looking at swatches and placing their bets. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for contrary to 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of contrary to was in the 14th century

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“Contrary to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrary%20to. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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