NOTABLY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

notably

adverb

ˈnō-tə-blē

Definition of notably

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 caregiving gap for patients at home is notably wide, said Justin Brock, general partner at CVS Health Ventures. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 The initial shock of this freak accident is well-handled, notably when Jay tries to scramble up the whale’s jawline by climbing its teeth. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 That expansion took him abroad—most notably to Central and Eastern Europe. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 The Packers themselves have been solid as a team offensively, but notably rank dead last in the league in rushing yards. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for notably

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That formula feels even more relevant today, and what makes the T especially compelling is that its emphasis on driver engagement does not come at the cost of day-to-day livability.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
For Obsession writer-director Curry Barker, rolling out a follow-up to the biggest surprise breakout of the year is a pretty daunting task — especially given Barker cast himself in the film’s lead role.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of especially

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We were also impressed by the versatile food options—particularly the Cantonese cuisine and excellent afternoon tea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
Making short-haul rail more competitive Parallel argues that its system could open routes that are currently difficult for conventional rail services to serve economically, particularly journeys under 500 miles.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of particularly

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It is designed specifically to hunt and kill warships, including moving ships in contested environments.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
The opponents of Moody and Uthmeier, specifically, are calling for both state and federal investigations and said the appellate court’s opinion won’t change that.

— Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

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