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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The populist Swiss People’s Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from European Union nations. Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 The populist Swiss People's Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from the neighboring European Union. ABC News, 14 June 2026 This comes after Scott was notably absent from the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s list of the top 50 donors of the year. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 14 June 2026 Mozart composed challenging vocal parts specifically for her voice, most notably the soprano solos in the Great Mass in C minor. Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 June 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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