In a way that merits special attention within the point being made.
Reach for it when highlighting one supported feature or example without implying that it is the only important one
The revised route is notably safer at the two busiest crossings.
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everyday
especially
Fits when one item stands out from others in degree or relevance
Careful Especially emphasizes degree but does not itself say the feature deserves wider notice.
warm
Fits when the degree is surprising enough to invite admiration
Careful Remarkably adds surprise and praise, which may overstate a sober observation.
professional
particularly
Fits when the statement applies with extra force to one case
Careful Particularly narrows focus and may not convey that the case is remarkable.
professional
significantly
Fits when a difference is consequential or supported by analysis
Careful Significantly can imply statistical testing that notably does not require.
formal
conspicuously
Fits when the feature is visibly prominent or impossible to overlook
Careful Conspicuously can sound critical and concerns visibility more than importance.
formal
importantly
Fits when the next point has real consequences for the argument
Careful Importantly asserts importance directly rather than noting an outstanding example.
most notably
Most notably, the new schedule gave every village a daily bus.
notably absent
Notably absent from the final budget was any fee for low-income families.
notably different
The second sample was notably different in color but equal in strength.
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