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 padded backpack straps also impressed testers, most notably a design that retracts straps in a stash pocket when needed.
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Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Perhaps most notably, Grace Van Patten and Jackson White, who play Lucy and Stephen, have been an item since 2022.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Like other series in a similar position, most notably Dick Wolf’s dramas, Grey’s Anatomy has gone through budget trims the last couple of seasons, including reducing the episodic guarantees of veteran cast members the last two years, with each appearing in 14 of the show’s 18 episodes each season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Yes, the country has tried and failed at this before, most notably with Operation Breakthrough.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Perhaps most notably, Grace Van Patten and Jackson White, who play Lucy and Stephen, have been an item since 2022.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Like other series in a similar position, most notably Dick Wolf’s dramas, Grey’s Anatomy has gone through budget trims the last couple of seasons, including reducing the episodic guarantees of veteran cast members the last two years, with each appearing in 14 of the show’s 18 episodes each season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Yes, the country has tried and failed at this before, most notably with Operation Breakthrough.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notably
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John Gaspar was not expecting the winter heating bills for his Chicago studio apartment to top $160 a month, especially since running the air conditioning over the summer was not particularly expensive.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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These types of security cameras help many people feel their homes are safer and can strengthen a broader security system, especially for seniors who live alone.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Room for Disagreement As enthusiasm for antitrust action in Washington fades, Europe remains a beacon of hope for anti-consolidation activists, and particularly those focused on tech.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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That low approval, along with the lack of a de facto party leader, has led to a number of Democratic lawmakers offering their views on how the party can make gains among the electorate, particularly working-class voters.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
16 Feb. 2026
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Designed specifically for those under 5-foot-4, these jeans are shaping and offer all-day support.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Major outdoor scenes took place in the sweeping moors of Yorkshire Dales National Park, specifically the unspoiled valley of Swaledale, known for picturesque landscapes comprising rivers, meadows and hills covered in swaths of wildflowers.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Notably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notably. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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