ironically

Example Sentences

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You used to root for Bronny James to come into games ironically.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Others are commenting about the situation — ironically, by taking to social media to voice their frustrations about what they’re losing in rewards, be it in points or cash.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

It would appear that Gyllenhaal’s film has been ironically hacked up and reassembled, but the Frankenstein’d version of “The Bride!” that we’re left with works because it wills itself to.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Somewhat ironically, Chan attributes the drink’s popularity to a growing contingent of customers who want to cut back on booze.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

It was, ironically, the news of Hiroshima that made our lives easier.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson