notably

The word “notably” means used to point out a particularly important example; especially. In plain terms, used to highlight a standout example, often as "most notably.".

Here is “notably” used in a sentence: “Several countries, most notably Japan, have aging populations.”

“Notably” is an adverb.

“Notably” is a fairly common word in modern English.

“Notably” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to point out a particularly important example; especially.

When singling out an example, they are close synonyms: "several countries, notably France, objected" works equally well with especially. Notably adds the idea that the example is remarkable and worth noting, while especially simply marks it as the strongest case. Especially also works as a plain intensifier before adjectives ("especially difficult"), whereas notably there means "to a noticeable degree" ("notably absent").

Notably is neutral: it points out something important or easily noticed. Notoriously adds that the thing is well known for a bad reason. "The form is notoriously confusing" implies widespread complaint, while "the form is notably confusing" just observes that the confusion stands out.

When notably introduces an example mid-sentence, yes: "several members, notably the chair, disagreed" — the phrase sits between commas. When notably directly modifies a verb or adjective, no comma is used: "standards have notably improved".

Yes. Most notably is a standard collocation used to flag the single most important example: "she won many awards, most notably the top prize". It is common in formal and journalistic writing alike.