Definition of notablynext
as in especially
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail some contributors to the museum, notably those in the past few years, have been very helpful

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Recent Examples of notably The idea of a romance between them comes primarily from widespread theories and fiction, most notably the 1984 novel Lizzie and the 2018 film Lizzie. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2026 Large clinical trials had shown scant benefit for aspirin as a primary prevention measure, but there were harms, notably gastrointestinal bleeding. Paula Span, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 The agency also notably conceived and executed the record-breaking 10-year Billy Joel residency at Madison Square Garden. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Since her death, Wuornos’ story has been told and retold numerous times in popular culture, most notably in the 2003 biographical crime drama Monster, starring Charlize Theron and Christina Ricci as Wuornos and Moore, respectively. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for notably
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Adverb
  • The film’s feminist commentary feels dated and obvious, especially in regards to the obvious sexism of the Catholic church and its teachings on gender relations.
    Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Root was nominated for his work as Monroe Fuches on Barry in 2019, making his new record especially fitting.
    Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • In 2010, researchers at Northumbria University discovered that a particular species of tart cherries, the Montmorency variety, contained anti-oxidative properties because of their high levels of polyphenols — particularly a type named anthocyanins.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The rain could trigger flash flooding and mudslides, particularly in mountainous areas.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
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  • Even more specifically, if the Phillies are facing the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card Series, Game 1 could call for a righty starter.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • One downside of PocketGuard is that it’s not specifically oriented toward retirees.
    Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Notably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notably. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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