notably

adverb

no·​ta·​bly ˈnō-tə-blē How to pronounce notably (audio)
1
: in a notable manner : to a high degree
was notably impressed
2
: especially, particularly
other powers, notably Britain and the United StatesC. 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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Road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible, most notably along NC 12 where ocean overwash may make several portions of the highway inaccessible across Ocracoke Island. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025 Keaton and Allen notably collaborated on several projects throughout the ‘70s, including Love and Death, Play It Again, Sam and Annie Hall, which earned Keaton a Best Actress at the Oscars — and which was long rumored to be inspired by their relationship. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 Also perfect is the supporting crew of real comics at the Cellar, notably Jordan Jensen, Chloe Radcliffe and an especially hilarious Reggie Conquest and Dave Attell. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025 When the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, the audience was notably animated and vocal in its approval, which may have convinced indie distributor Black Bear Pictures to pursue a wide release for the film. Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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