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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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The narrative on Wall Street has now shifted markedly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

And while Matt Freese was markedly better against Portugal, that was just his 14th international start.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 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

But the Premier League has propped that average up, markedly higher at 5.9 players who play 90 minutes.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“Don’t be too hard on yourself,” said Professor Brown, her demeanor markedly more relaxed now that Treebaun was gone.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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