ironically
adverb
iron·i·cal·ly
ˌī-ˈrä-ni-k(ə-)lē 
also i-ˈrä-
1
: in an ironic manner
2
: it is ironic, curious, or surprising
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Plenty of others haven’t engaged with the book at all, instead using its premise — and ironically, Hathaway’s role as a female producer on the film — as fodder for the ever-raging American culture wars.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
Gold last year posted its strongest annual gain since 1979 — ironically, the year of the Iranian revolution — and is now up more than 40% in the past 12 months.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
The 76ers have not been a great home team, and ironically enough, have been a terrific road team.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
His portrayal of Scottish Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson is a truly stunning turn, but ironically, the events of that evening also proved why the film is so necessary right now.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
Gold last year posted its strongest annual gain since 1979 — ironically, the year of the Iranian revolution — and is now up more than 40% in the past 12 months.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
The 76ers have not been a great home team, and ironically enough, have been a terrific road team.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
His portrayal of Scottish Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson is a truly stunning turn, but ironically, the events of that evening also proved why the film is so necessary right now.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Ironically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironically. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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