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 atmosphere surrounding the state championships was notably calmer than a year ago, when demonstrations over Hernandez’s participation drew national attention. Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026 The Añejo is aged for about 15 months in ex-bourbon American oak barrels, imparting a notably sweet, dessert-like profile. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 His grip on the Republican Party is stronger than ever, with the few remaining Congressional lawmakers that have notably crossed him ousted in recent primaries. Stephen Fowler, NPR, 31 May 2026 During the same trip, Cook — who has visited China more than 20 times since 2012 and is expected to step down as Apple CEO later this year — notably shifted his language around China’s role in Apple’s business. Li Jun, Footwear News, 31 May 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 3 Jun. 2026.

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