notably

adverb

no·​ta·​bly ˈnō-tə-blē How to pronounce notably (audio)
Synonyms of notablynext
1
: in a notable manner : to a high degree
was notably impressed
2
: especially, particularly
… other powers, notably Britain and the United States …C. A. Fisher

Examples of notably in a Sentence

Several senior executives were notably absent from the proceedings. The film's plot was notably lacking.
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Most notably, the cells remained stable at 85°C (185 degrees Fahrenheit), surviving extreme heat levels that would have typically caused previous versions of the material to fail. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026 Alfie’s collaborations with his father notably go well beyond TikTok, with the entire Graham family joining the actor for an appearance on the British reality TV series Gogglebox UK in 2023. Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 Most notably at the free-throw line. Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026 Mayer performed well defensively, but the rookie faced growing pains at the plate and notably struggled to hit left-handed pitching. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for notably

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of notably was in the 14th century

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“Notably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notably. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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