notably

adverb

no·​ta·​bly ˈnō-tə-blē 

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

Synonyms of notably

• especially
• particularly
• specifically

Examples of notably in a Sentence

Several senior executives were notably absent from the proceedings.

The film's plot was notably lacking.

Recent Examples on the Web

Bronwyn’s mother, Muzzy, who was lambasted all of last season for being cold and arguably cruel to her daughter, is notably softer in her first scene back — though the bob is as cunty as ever. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

The coastal war The Houthis have claimed to have taken control of strategic islands in the Red Sea -- most notably the Hanish Islands to the north of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Perim Island at the southern entrance to the waterway. — David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

But Rey has always had her own unique directorial voice, most notably in her underrated 2015 film, Unexpected. — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Most notably, when former Ole Miss tight end Dae’Quan Wright and former defensive end Zxavian Harris tried to return to LSU, the SEC’s pushback on not allowing pro players ended their efforts. — Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1