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.
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The alliance has operated beyond the nations of the North Atlantic region, including not only on the margins of Europe but also in distant territories, including notably Afghanistan. Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025 The 40-year-old has officiated Madrid matches in the Champions League on three previous occasions, most notably in 2022, when City defeated Carlo Ancelotti’s side 4-3 in the first leg of the semi-final. Sam Joseph, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025 The bill would also bar state agencies and public entities from using state funds to host a drag show — notably affecting Drag Queen Story Hours which are usually hosted in public libraries. James Factora, Them, 19 Feb. 2025 Gordon participated in the event twice, in 2016 and 2020, where he was notably robbed in 2016. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 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

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“Notably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notably. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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