How to Use namely in a Sentence

namely

adverb
  • There are no rules except one, namely that guns cannot be used.
    — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2024
  • The sprint triple crown is, namely so, the jewel of track and field.
    — Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
  • There are flaws here, namely the high swinging-strike rate and low-zone contact.
    — Owen Poindexter, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
  • As would the Heat -- at the right number, namely their number.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, 26 May 2017
  • Keep your eye on the ball, namely that the stature of the jokester is remarkably crucial.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Some things remained the same as well, namely that football ruled the top of the rankings.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
  • There are usually one or two irons in a set, namely a 5- or 7-iron.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Some equipment and gear require greater care, namely sleeping bags and pads.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
  • But those gains mask some pains elsewhere — namely, in the office market.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2019
  • Because the greenest book is one that is read by many, namely, one that comes from a library.
    — Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 31 Mar. 2023
  • When your hair has other plans (namely, to not exist), a buzz-cut is always a good look.
    — Megan Gustashaw, GQ, 1 Oct. 2017
  • Of course, there's many perks to working with a stylist, namely less work for the person being styled.
    — Chrissy Rutherford, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Sep. 2019
  • And both pills come with many of the same side effects as the shots, namely nausea and diarrhea.
    — Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Chris Pratt already has a number of projects lined up, namely a return to three of these.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Making the business work on Earth is the job of those around him, namely Shotwell.
    — Morgan Brennan,harriet Taylor, CNBC, 12 June 2026
  • Weebly has a few more tools, though, namely image filters and text effects.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
  • When Villa dipped, so too did others around them, namely Chelsea.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • The use of wood isn’t without its disadvantages, though, namely one of weight.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
  • But most of the night was focused on pitching, namely Schultz’s debut.
    — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The first has already been broached, namely that Jets fans are … desperate.
    — Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2021
  • The White House later paused, changed up and even rolled back some of its trade plans, namely on food items.
    — Alina Selyukh, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
  • There’s risk in the Miller addition, too, namely in his contract.
    — The Athletic Nhl Staff, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025
  • But last night, the sisters diverged in their fashion sense—namely, their choice of It bags.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
  • There’s a lot to love about a pre-lit tree, namely the convenience of not having to string hundreds of lights on it.
    — Erin Johnson, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Keep the wounded limb below heart level and walk to the road where the best first aid can come into play—namely, car keys.
    — Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 23 July 2014
  • The brilliantly searing tourist satire takes a scathing look at class warfare — namely, how rich white folks are just the worst.
    — Ew Staff, EW.com, 9 July 2021
  • Tights, namely, give any outfit instant polish.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Writers grouse about the same mundane topics that occupy the rest of us; namely, our aches and pains.
    — Mary Norris, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2023
  • The past two years had been especially tense for some, namely Black players on the team.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2022
  • But these two phones — namely, the Pro model — are the first phones in a long time that have piqued my interest.
    — Zach Epstein, BGR, 23 Mar. 2021

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'namely.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: