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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Yet, certain beers, most notably Belgian styles, retain their head for much longer, and now science has uncovered why. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025 And, most notably, universities may now share athletic department revenue directly with student-athletes. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025 In the 1970s and 1980s, Mercedes‑Benz was a regular guest here at Nardò, setting numerous international speed and track records - most notably with the C111 as a visionary technology program. Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Most notably, his sector-specific levies on steel and aluminum remain unaffected by the appeals court's ruling. Erin Doherty, CNBC, 30 Aug. 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 7 Sep. 2025.

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