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Notably

adv.capable, hopefulprofessional

What it means

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.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    especially

    one item stands out from others in degree or relevance

    not when Especially emphasizes degree but does not itself say the feature deserves wider notice.

  • warm

    remarkably

    the degree is surprising enough to invite admiration

    not when Remarkably adds surprise and praise, which may overstate a sober observation.

  • professional

    particularly

    the statement applies with extra force to one case

    not when Particularly narrows focus and may not convey that the case is remarkable.

  • professional

    significantly

    a difference is consequential or supported by analysis

    not when Significantly can imply statistical testing that notably does not require.

  • formal

    conspicuously

    the feature is visibly prominent or impossible to overlook

    not when Conspicuously can sound critical and concerns visibility more than importance.

  • formal

    importantly

    the next point has real consequences for the argument

    not when Importantly asserts importance directly rather than noting an outstanding example.

Said against

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  • unremarkably
  • insignificantly
  • inconspicuously

It naturally appears in

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  • 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.

The word family

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