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 brooch was passed down for generations and was most notably worn by Queen Elizabeth. Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026 Active fighting, notably through airstrikes, petered out after five weeks. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026 The realities and challenges that come with romantic relationships are something Tierney is notably looking forward to unpacking in season two. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, the two men in charge of leading the chamber were notably muted. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2026.

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