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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Remembering the internet of yore remains, somewhat ironically, one of the web’s favorite pastimes.
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Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
Somewhat ironically, a good place to start is in the gutter.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Two things that seem to be in opposition are, ironically, both true: Meals cost too much money, and restaurants should be charging more.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
The missile that struck Dnipro, ironically the center of Ukrainian rocket production, reportedly launched from the Russian missile test range at Kapustin Yar, 500 miles from Dnipro.
—David Axe, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
Somewhat ironically, a good place to start is in the gutter.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Two things that seem to be in opposition are, ironically, both true: Meals cost too much money, and restaurants should be charging more.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
The missile that struck Dnipro, ironically the center of Ukrainian rocket production, reportedly launched from the Russian missile test range at Kapustin Yar, 500 miles from Dnipro.
—David Axe, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Ironically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironically. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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