as in again
just the opposite being true
she cannot stand sugary food; conversely, her husband is fond of sweets
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Unlike general worry, health anxiety can significantly disrupt a person's daily life, causing excessive doctor visits or, conversely, complete avoidance of medical care due to fear of a devastating diagnosis.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
And conversely, there's people who can just go from one show to another seamlessly.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
New York, conversely, only had one turnover on Rodgers’ interception.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The Lions’ offense, conversely, never seemed addled as quarterback Jared Goff threw for 303 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
And conversely, there's people who can just go from one show to another seamlessly.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
New York, conversely, only had one turnover on Rodgers’ interception.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The Lions’ offense, conversely, never seemed addled as quarterback Jared Goff threw for 303 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Conversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversely. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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