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Synonyms

markedly

American  
[mahr-kid-lee] / ˈmɑr kɪd li /

adverb

  1. in a strikingly noticeable or conspicuous way.

    Living standards are markedly lower in these neighborhoods.

    These meetings will differ markedly from the informal talks that have occured over the last five years.

Etymology

Origin of markedly

marked ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Compared with the pace in Santa Rosa after the 2017 Tubbs fire, The Times’ analysis found rebuilding in both Altadena and Pacific Palisades was markedly slower.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Oil futures rose in early trade on a likely technical recovery after the futures fell markedly overnight amid hopes for a quick end to the Mideast conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The upbeat vibe is markedly different from the apocalyptic, at times murderous, sci-fi of today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

There is no guarantee anyone else would have done markedly better.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

In the months that Cora had worked for the family, the mother’s bad days had markedly reduced in number.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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