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 Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson (Fifty Shades of Grey, Nowhere Boy), the film notably revisits iconic moments from Winehouse’s career, including her stellar performance at the 50th Grammy Awards in February 2008. Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 18 May 2024 It over-performed notably in Spain, grossing €823, 933 ($880,847) at theaters, before scooping three Goya Awards, including best new director and gongs for both main actresses, Laia Costa and Susi Sánchez. John Hopewell, Variety, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for notably 

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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 23 May. 2024.

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