notably

adverb

no·ta·bly ˈnō-tə-blē

Synonyms of notably

: in a notable manner : to a high degree

was notably impressed

: 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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Most notably, there’s the Eden Roc Sea Bass and the wonderfully old-school Steak Diane, which also appears on the menu at Eden-Roc Restaurant in France. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 Barcola should bring more spark and incisiveness to Liverpool’s attack, but some of last season’s shortcomings, notably on the right-hand side of the team and in midfield, haven’t been addressed. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Most visibly, British influence is evident in the sporting arena, notably soccer, which was brought over by British immigrants. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 Goldin is equally known for her images, most notably The Ballad of Sexual Dependency (1985), and her activism. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for notably

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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