notably

This adverb functions in two distinct pragmatic roles. When used to modify an adjective or another adverb, it signals that a quality is striking or significant enough to be noticed, often carrying a positive or neutral tone of observation. It suggests a level of visibility that demands attention.

When used as a sentence modifier or to introduce a specific item in a list, it acts as a pointer to a prominent example. In this capacity, it is more formal than "especially" or "particularly" and is frequently used in academic, journalistic, or professional writing to highlight a key piece of evidence or a specific member of a group without excluding others.