Examples of namely in a Sentence
there's always one person stuck with cleaning up the mess, namely me
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This means that the zodiac sign (namely its attributes, element and modality) Venus transits through can determine the personality of the transit.
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Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
There are still several potential regions, which remain underdeveloped from a tourism perspective, like Sicily, Apulia and the Italy Lakes Region, namely Lago Maggiore.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
This means that the zodiac sign (namely its attributes, element and modality) Venus transits through can determine the personality of the transit.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The decor piece is also a blank canvas for creativity—namely, adorable costumes and accessories that transform it into a personalized character for your home decor.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
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“Namely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/namely. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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namely
adverb
name·ly
ˈnām-lē 
: that is to say
the cat family, namely, lions, tigers, and related animals
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