to the contrary

phrase

Synonyms of to the contrarynext
1
: on the contrary
2
: notwithstanding

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Normalcy bias means that despite all evidence to the contrary, our mind protects itself. — Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026 Trump’s false claims have resonated with Republican voters, a majority of whom believe Biden was not legitimately elected despite all evidence to the contrary. — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Trump's claims have resonated with Republican voters who believe Biden was not legitimately elected despite all evidence to the contrary. — Gary Fields, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026 Kaplan said the disturbing and detailed accounts upended claims to the contrary made by ICE officials, staff, and contractors. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to the contrary

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“To the contrary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20contrary. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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