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, the two seem to be going stronger than ever.
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 7 Apr. 2025
If so, congratulations on maintaining faith in America’s justice system despite ample evidence to the contrary.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025
But on the contrary, these four have been among the most supportive of PURA’s intransigence.
—Brian Harrell, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
Despite the president’s claim to the contrary, tariffs will also hurt many of the people who grow grapes and make wine within the United States.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2025
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 7 Apr. 2025
If so, congratulations on maintaining faith in America’s justice system despite ample evidence to the contrary.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025
But on the contrary, these four have been among the most supportive of PURA’s intransigence.
—Brian Harrell, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
Despite the president’s claim to the contrary, tariffs will also hurt many of the people who grow grapes and make wine within the United States.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2025
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 15 Apr. 2025.
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