Contrary and Various

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Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

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Various and contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Various" instead an adjective "Contrary".

Various adjective - Marked by a variety of usually vivid colors.

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Contrary and various are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Various".

Nearby Words: vary, variety, varied, variously, variedly

Despite various fan theories to the contrary, Word of God has confirmed multiple times that she won't be returning, at least in the main story.

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Contrary to what people such as Adam, Eve, and Jonah have hoped at various times, nothing is out of sight of Heaven... according to modern interpretation.

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Contrary to popular belief, the scientific ordering and names of various flora and fauna are not set in stone.

Source: Call a Smeerp a "Rabbit"

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Various and Contrary. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrary/various

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Various or Contrary. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrary/various.

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