notably

adverb

no·​ta·​bly ˈnō-tə-blē How to pronounce notably (audio)
1
: in a notable manner : to a high degree
was notably impressed
2
: especially, particularly
other powers, notably Britain and the United StatesC. 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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Tracking is hardly a science, and projections have been notably off in a number of instances from all the services. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025 Her shows have been filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary. Caché McClay, USA Today, 19 June 2025 Slot largely played with a central striker last season but occasionally adopted a 4-2-4 system involving two attacking midfielders through the middle, as Jones partnered Szoboszlai at the top end of the pitch — most notably in December’s 2-0 victory against Manchester City. Andy Jones, New York Times, 18 June 2025 Trump’s openness to a possible U.S. involvement has led to schisms within the Republican community and beyond, and has notably impacted his allyship with a certain former Fox News host. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 June 2025 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 23 Jun. 2025.

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