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
Back in 2013, a number of people — ironically including one on the Gabbard whistleblower’s team — criticized Edward Snowden for not “going through proper channels.”
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026
For a people nicknamed after a flightless bird, taking off overseas has somewhat ironically become a rite of passage for many New Zealanders.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
The sanctuary ironically became a poor refuge after the local health authorities undertook a campaign to wipe out the salt-marsh mosquitoes.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.