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notably

adverb

ˈnō-tə-blē

Definition of notably

as in especially

in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail some contributors to the museum, notably those in the past few years, have been very helpful

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Recent Examples of notably The city had a history of assimilating such yearners, most notably Madonna, Swift’s forerunner and her own Middle American transplant success story. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 Some business leaders – notably Michael Dell and Ray Dalio – have pledged through their foundations to make one-time $250 seed contributions to the accounts of children from middle- to lower-income households. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 The Rockets essentially dumped Finney-Smith in a cost-cutting move after making some free agent transactions, notably signing guard Marcus Smart, and surrendered three second-rounders to the Hornets to seal the deal. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 The loadout on sale here differs from our review model in a few ways, notably swapping an AMD Ryzen 5 processor in for the poky 12th-generation Intel Core i3 and doubling the RAM. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for notably

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Before your cookout, walk your yard and check for hives, especially near sheds, eaves or thick shrubs.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Some of these storms could be severe and deliver damaging wind gusts, but any thunderstorm will contain lightning — a major danger for any outdoor activities, especially for anyone trying to escape the heat in or on the water.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of especially

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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
In severe cases, particularly when other treatments have failed, a hysterectomy with or without removal of the ovaries may also be considered.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of particularly

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Prosecutors specifically named two addresses tied to the longtime real estate developer, including a museum in Concord associated with Willow View Associates.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
And specifically with regard to crime stories, the best ones are always really about what lies behind the decision, or the impetus, to commit crimes in the first place.

— Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 6 July 2026

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