standout

1 of 2

noun

stand·​out ˈstand-ˌau̇t How to pronounce standout (audio)
often attributive
: one that is prominent or conspicuous especially because of excellence

stand out

2 of 2

verb

stood out; standing out; stands out

intransitive verb

1
a
: to appear as if in relief : project
b
: to be prominent or conspicuous
stands out from the crowd
2
: to steer away from shore
3
: to be stubborn in resolution or resistance

Examples of standout in a Sentence

Noun She is a standout among the available candidates. All the cameras we tested were good, but there was no real standout. Verb the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Payne, a standout singer on the X-Factor, subsequently became a member of one of the most successful boy bands of all time at the age of seventeen. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 The standout menu item for the Pub Fiction pop-up is the Big Kahuna burger from the movie. Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
In the competitive world of food TV, Culinary Class Wars stands out by addressing themes that go beyond just great cooking. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Yellow bell pepper stands out in this soup, because its yellow color pops against the tomatoes and marinara sauce—whereas a red bell pepper can be tricky to distinguish. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for standout 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1915, in the meaning defined above

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of standout was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

standout

1 of 2 noun
stand·​out ˈstan-ˌdau̇t How to pronounce standout (audio)
: one that is well-known or outstanding especially because of excellence

stand out

2 of 2 verb
(ˈ)stan-ˈdau̇t
1
: to stick out from a surface : project
2
: to be easily seen or recognized

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