How to Use the contrary in a Sentence

the contrary

noun

• On the contrary, money spoils the friendship and the game.
  — Fox News, 28 Aug. 2023
• Onions, on the contrary, are strong when raw, but mild when cooked.
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 29 Aug. 2023
• Of course, that's not to say the guest rooms were an afterthought — quite the contrary.
  — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2023
• On the contrary, the men have become staunch creatures of habit.
  — Carlos Aguilar, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2023
• Aspen Green, on the contrary, is lighter than Fresh Green.
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2024
• On the contrary, there’s the feeling of a cycle that’s going well.
  — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 5 July 2024
• That’s not to say that Tucci doesn’t like anything—quite the contrary.
  — Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2024
• On the contrary — you'll be remembered as a man who stood by change.
  — Sydni Ellis, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2023
• And my aunts would tell stories about how spoiled my dad was, despite his tales to the contrary.
  — Mary Spicuzza, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2024
• Despite claims to the contrary, the pandemic is not over.
  — Jay Baruch, STAT, 10 Nov. 2022
• Just the contrary: The resurrection was meant to show that, in the end, God sets his mark on a life of service.
  — Bart D. Ehrman, CNN, 9 Apr. 2023
• Meanwhile, Musker packs each scene with visual jokes to the contrary.
  — Peter Debruge, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024
• Despite the TikTok videos to the contrary, the treats are not available at Walmart stores.
  — Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2023
• There was not a shred of evidence in the record of the case to the contrary, given that the state stipulated to this.
  — The Editors, National Review, 30 June 2023
• On the contrary, the chaotic process preceding the vote cannot happen again.
  — Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2023
• To the contrary, Christmas is one of the diminishing number of things that still make sense to me.
  — Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
• In most cases, gamay gains nothing by being in oak; on the contrary.
  — Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 17 July 2023
• On the contrary: Voters blame Biden for high food prices and interest rates.
  — Matthew Continetti, National Review, 24 Feb. 2024
• Louie blames his bad results on bad luck despite all the evidence to the contrary.
  — Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
• On the contrary, we’re told the magi return to their own land and, presumably, to their roles as astronomers and priests.
  — Time, 6 Jan. 2023
• On the contrary, a cutlet is sometimes cheaper than a sack of potatoes.
  — Katharina Menne, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2023
• On the contrary, Smith said his Tourette’s helps with concentration when the cameras are rolling.
  — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 July 2024
• On the contrary, Onetto keeps her eyes discreetly glazed, her arms limp by her sides.
  — Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
• On the contrary, what really needs to change is the CISO’s perspective on how to meet each standard.
  — Wes Wright, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
• Listen up, guys: The three members of Haim play their own instruments and any rumors to the contrary are false.
  — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2023
• On the contrary, exercise is almost always good for the heart.
  — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 12 Sep. 2023
• On the contrary: He’s been leading President Biden for months.
  — Matthew Continetti, National Review, 16 Mar. 2024
• Erskine draws hope from the bit of evidence to the contrary provided by the black bear.
  — Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2023
• To the contrary, seven in 10 say Trump would definitely beat Biden in a rematch next year.
  — Kabir Khanna, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2023
• Scorpios aren’t interested in superficiality; on the contrary, their urge to merge with another mind, body and soul is strong.
  — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 14 Nov 2024