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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Yet recent actions by both Elon Musk and prominent academic institutions—most notably Harvard, but also Columbia, MIT, and others—suggest that even the most successful individuals and organizations are capable of ignoring foundational wisdom. Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025 Over the years, she's also made appearances in several TV shows, most notably ER, Mad About You and In the Heat of the Night. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 7 June 2025 Most notably, a singer-rapper extraordinaire mentioned them in a song. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 June 2025 Cristina notably showed up to support her best friend Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) at the funeral for her husband Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey), though a body double for Oh was used in the scene. Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 26 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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