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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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Chair Jerome Powell’s term ends in May, and Kevin Hassett — the current National Economic Council director — is widely seen as the frontrunner for the role, with markets viewing him as a notably more dovish voice that places greater emphasis on labor-market strength than on inflation risks. Benzinga, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025 This case is the latest of a string of attacks in public transport in US cities in recent years, with victims intentionally set ablaze, notably in New York and Chicago, including train workers. Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025 The decision notably makes no ruling on the constitutionality of the redistricting, leaving the question unresolved as to whether the new map unfairly dilutes the power of Black and Latino voters. Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025 Teng, who was appointed amid intense regulatory scrutiny of Binance and crypto more broadly, notably had a background in financial regulation and services, formerly holding a senior regulatory role at Singapore's central bank. Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Dec. 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 8 Dec. 2025.

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