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Examples of namely in a Sentence
there's always one person stuck with cleaning up the mess, namely me
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Recognizing the limitations of traditional ceramics used in watchmaking – namely their propensity to shatter upon impact – the brand set out to create a substance that would offer the aesthetic appeal of ceramic without compromising on resilience.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Its important businesses — namely cloud infrastructure and AI — are doing well, and management indicated that demand continues to outpace supply, Cramer said.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Government loans have some political ramifications, namely, encouraging home purchasing without any liability of the seller for the existing government loan.
—Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Another would require the secretary to consult with permitting agencies on NEPA reviews for projects (namely mines) that would increase domestic availability of critical materials for the stockpile.
—Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of namely was
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“Namely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/namely. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
namely
adverb
name·ly
ˈnām-lē
: that is to say
the cat family, namely, lions, tigers, and related animals
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