as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly
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as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
several standouts from showbiz were at the gala
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
his debut novel was a standout in an otherwise lackluster year
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Recent Examples of stand out
Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
This event stands out for several reasons, such as its exceptional brightness.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
One of the film’s standout moments — the early kidnapping sequence — captures that precision and playfulness.
—Tiana Denicola, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
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Verb
There was this sharp observational humor and a quiet confidence about him that stood out.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
This event stands out for several reasons, such as its exceptional brightness.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
Since the purchase, the niche fragrance house has become a standout performer within Puig’s fragrance and fashion segment, having been frequently cited for its strong growth alongside fellow high-end players like L’Artisan Parfumeur and Dries Van Noten.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
One of the film’s standout moments — the early kidnapping sequence — captures that precision and playfulness.
—Tiana Denicola, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
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To add to the hilarity, one of the dachshunds appeared to have chewed through a couch cushion and somehow gotten stuck inside it, with its head and legs filmed protruding through the torn fabric.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The early word was that the protruding pair was a customized version of Adidas Adistar Cushion 3 sneakers made specifically for Williams.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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But the game did end with Vanderbilt safety CJ Heard showing blitz at the line of scrimmage, then bailing out to help Jordan Matthews double Auburn star receiver Cam Coleman in the end zone.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The poem is littered with gut punches that would destroy me as a parent; Lee sees the poem’s beauty and appears to feel appropriate shame.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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This picturesque lakeside destination is increasingly attracting affluent foreign buyers, drawn by the stunning natural beauty and newly relaxed Golden Visa program.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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The two-minute intro video poked gentle fun at British TV, gender politics, and artificial intelligence — and was made entirely with AI.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Shoving, tapping, poking and generally wanting to clobber the person snoring beside you doesn’t exactly put anyone in the mood for love either.—
Ian Kerner,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Korean skin care drew standing-room-only crowds, celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo gave his first masterclass, and in the bustling fragrance halls niche perfume houses attracted international distributors eager to understand how Arabic fragrance is reshaping global perfumery standards.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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But as his son’s college dreams were coming into focus, Dominique thought about his own path and upbringing.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Most cops have hero dreams, protector fantasies that sustain them through days that are mostly mundane.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Her cylinder chignon stuck out at Kris Jenner’s 0070 party, constructed, once again, by Appleton.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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At the start of the second verse, Scales turns to the camera and sticks out his tongue.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Over the course of his life, Reagan worked as a clothing salesman, actor, radio personality, author, and political commentator.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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But his personality is different.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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