noticeably

adverb

Definition of noticeablynext
as in significantly

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Recent Examples of noticeably The laptop is also slightly thinner and noticeably lighter than before, without sacrificing any power or connectivity. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 Just a few drops keep my hair smooth without weighing it down, leaving it noticeably shinier and softer from morning to night. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026 The protest architecture pumping Western feeds got noticeably quieter overnight. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2026 Its thrust-vectoring exhaust nozzle now extends noticeably beyond the rear edges of its wings. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026 Sheer, satin, matte and glossy formulas produce noticeably different results even when the shade is nearly identical, because pigment load and finish both control how much natural lip color shows through. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026 Rather than drawing one continuous dark line across the lower lash line, the black liner is concentrated at the inner and outer corners, leaving a noticeably lighter, frosty sliver in the center, directly beneath the pupil. — Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026 The 2026 version is noticeably softer, with makeup artists reaching for neutral lip colors and subtle definition rather than the opaque beige of the original. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 The famous red supergiant in the constellation Orion has been growing noticeably fainter in recent months. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noticeably
  1. significantly
  2. appreciably
  3. considerably
Adverb
  • But these liners make cleanup significantly easier and lower these risks.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Some on staff noted that former editor Dylan Housman left the publication the Friday before the Iran war started, and the tone shifted significantly following his departure.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of significantly
Adverb
  • Supporters of Ballot Question 3D say voter turnout in even-year elections, including midterms and presidential elections, is appreciably higher than in odd-year contests when less is on the ballot.
    — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Year two was appreciably better at 5-7, but still nothing to write home about.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of appreciably
Adverb
  • Still, Nowinski is worried the Guardian Cap is giving parents and athletes a false sense of security that the game has been made considerably safer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • This is considerably smaller than supermassive black holes that dominate the hearts of all modern galaxies with masses millions to billions of times the mass of our star.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of considerably

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“Noticeably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noticeably. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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