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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Brady was notably complimentary of Kubiak while serving as the Fox Sports analyst during the NFC Championship Game last Sunday between the Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams. Mark Anderson, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026 Some Democratic states — most notably California — have countered with their own redistricting efforts. John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026 While the journey is slightly longer and pricier than other routes, the experience is notably more relaxed and enjoyable. Molly Barstein, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026 Since Everybody Hates Chris, Crews has built a massive television presence, most notably as Terry Jeffords on Brooklyn Nine-Nine and as the longtime host of America’s Got Talent. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 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 Feb. 2026.

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