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 This was driven by strong momentum across categories, notably niche fragrances and makeup. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Michele had appeared in several Broadway productions, notably starring in Spring Awakening before joining Glee. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 On a recent slow Tuesday night, every side tasted notably fresh. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026 Most notably, spirits consumption in Suntoryâ€™s largest markets has been in decline after peaking during the pandemic. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for notably

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Indeed, the chance to watch Tom Skerritt for the full length of a feature film, especially nowadays, feels like a rare gift.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
The effect is especially disconcerting as this father and daughter navigate glad-handers and former Nazi collaborators in West Germany who are anxious to bury the past.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of especially

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These outcomes can be particularly influential for Gen Z investors building a lifelong financial foundation.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
By changing these layers, researchers hope to vastly improve the function of devices — particularly smaller, wearable, and biodegradable ones.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of particularly

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In August, the health board designated a $250,000 fund for rat abatement — so far the only public money in Idaho specifically earmarked to combat the nuisance.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026
The measure specifically exempts pensions and most individual retirement accounts from the tax, with the exception of Roth IRA and other Roth-type accounts worth $10 million or more — a balance compiled almost exclusively by the 1%.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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