notably

adverb

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

Examples of notably in a Sentence

Several senior executives were notably absent from the proceedings. The film's plot was notably lacking.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
This framework aims to make permanent the 2017 tax cuts and includes significant spending cuts, notably in federal agencies and social programs. Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025 Luke notably does not share his intentions to join Mayday. EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025 He’s also ventured into boxing, most notably facing off against legendary fighter Floyd Mayweather in a 2021 exhibition match that reportedly earned him around $5.25 million. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025 Orlando has a couple of other dueling-piano bars, most notably Pat O’Brien’s at Universal’s CityWalk and Howl at the Moon on International Drive. Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Notably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notably. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on notably

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!