notably

adverb

no·​ta·​bly ˈnō-tə-blē How to pronounce notably (audio)
Synonyms of notablynext
1
: in a notable manner : to a high degree
was notably impressed
2
: especially, particularly
… other powers, notably Britain and the United States …C. A. Fisher

Examples of notably in a Sentence

Several senior executives were notably absent from the proceedings. The film's plot was notably lacking.
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The event will feature barbecue ribs and brisket, games, giveaways, sleeping bags, and, notably, no fireworks. Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Ocasio-Cortez notably sidestepped Platner’s candidacy in Maine even as other progressives defended him from the controversy surrounding his infidelity and old social media posts. David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026 In the years since, Harry has made several quick trips back to the UK, most notably attending his grandmother’s funeral in 2022 and his father’s coronation in 2023. Max Foster, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Kelce notably appeared in Happy Gilmore 2 last year as a waiter. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for notably

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of notably was in the 14th century

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“Notably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notably. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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