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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 number of Americans worth eight or even nine figures is up markedly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The number of Americans worth eight or even nine figures is up markedly, but they’re not famous.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Currently, the district predicts that these reserves will shrink markedly.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Wales' chastening opening defeat by England was followed by three more losses, but with markedly improved performances and now with the win over Italy, there is hope Steve Tandy's side have turned a corner.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Then by careful measurements of their respiration, it was found that the fermentation rate was markedly above normal, just as Warburg had foreseen.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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