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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World-renowned for her artistry and effortlessly photogenic gymnastics, Hurd ironically prefers photographing athletes over being photographed.
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Caroline Price, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
However, as vaccine skepticism grows, many who have unwittingly benefited from herd immunity in the past are now at greater risk — ironically, from themselves.
—Dr. Jerome Adams, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Even the actual story setup of both games is ironically similar.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
While portrayed by the Trump administration as hardened criminals, the Venezuelans deported from the United States were welcomed back with open arms as prodigal sons and daughters — ironically, by the man in charge of the repressive apparatus that initially forced many of them to flee.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Caroline Price, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
However, as vaccine skepticism grows, many who have unwittingly benefited from herd immunity in the past are now at greater risk — ironically, from themselves.
—Dr. Jerome Adams, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Even the actual story setup of both games is ironically similar.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
While portrayed by the Trump administration as hardened criminals, the Venezuelans deported from the United States were welcomed back with open arms as prodigal sons and daughters — ironically, by the man in charge of the repressive apparatus that initially forced many of them to flee.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Ironically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironically. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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