MARKEDLY Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

markedly

adverb

Definition of markedly

as in noticeably

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Recent Examples of markedly The results also differed markedly depending on the wealth of the country surveyed. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026 Since the return-to-office mandate began July 1 for many state departments, capital region transportation agencies have noted markedly higher ridership on their commuter routes. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Appeal for leniency Rivera has submitted about 50 letters of support to Damian, filling about 95 pages and presenting a portrait of the former congressman markedly different from the one offered by prosecutors. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 This year’s Climate Week diverged markedly from past years that had been focused more closely on climate targets, timetables, emissions reductions and scaling up promising solutions. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 The two women have developed markedly different approaches to First Lady style. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 Since the Disney-Fox deal closed in 2018, as many Paramount-WBD deal opponents have noted, the film output and workforce at 20th Century Studios has declined markedly. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026 If teachers unions put as much effort into improving test scores as dodging accountability, students in New York’s public schools would have markedly better chances for success in life. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2026 Pantone grouped 20 of the new shades into four trend palettes demonstrating how its forecast for bolder color can take several markedly different forms. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for markedly

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Rather’s style and demeanor were noticeably different from Cronkite’s reassuring cadence.

— Walter Podrazik, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
Blackened white gold around the stones gave the settings a noticeably darker finish than conventional white-metal diamond jewelry, while the hoops themselves were yellow gold.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of noticeably

Adverb

For families While there’s no kids’ club, and Amangani’s chic decor feels distinctly adult, the hotel welcomes families with open arms, and suites are plenty large enough for a crib or rollaway bed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The 3,336-square-foot boutique offers established Dallas clients — many of whom shopped Lafayette 148 in other cities — a closer connection to its distinctly New York sensibility, luxury craftsmanship and personal service.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinctly

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When Detroit Tigers star Justin Verlander's daughter Genevieve surprised him on the field of his last professional baseball game over the weekend, Verlander was visibly emotional in a moment that quickly went viral.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
According to Benjamin’s arrest report, the dog’s ribs and spine were visibly prominent through its skin, which appeared loose.

— Anna McAllister, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of visibly

Adverb

Audiences — younger ones especially — are palpably hungry for the authentic storytelling that independent and overseas markets so reliably produce, even in a landscape increasingly crowded with algorithmic feeds and AI slop.

— Stuart Ford, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
The nonverbal interplay between selves that is so important in human therapy was palpably absent.

— Steven Barrie-Anthony, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of palpably

Adverb

Nothing seems to be too much trouble for the staff who clearly have an affection for the property and its owners, with many having worked there for decades.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
The hot mic saw to it that Rodgers' message to McCarthy was loud and clear and any amateur lip reader could also clearly decipher the head coach's response to his quarterback who spent 13 seasons with him in Green Bay.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of clearly

Adverb

As has been widely and obviously pointed out, Silicon Valley’s decision to tout AI as a groundbreaking technology that might make your life better, but could also just as easily take your job and destroy the world, wasn’t the best PR move.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
With these characters, Margaret and Bev, the connector is obviously Mike Flanagan, who has written people good, bad and complicated.

— William Earl, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of obviously

Adverb

Of course, there are also age-old hustles so evidently dishonest that there was a time when their exponents risked being hung or shot.

— Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
He was called up by Zidane to this squad but remains uncapped at senior level and is evidently behind Jacquet in the coach’s thoughts, having been regarded as the outstanding young defender on the market two years ago.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

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