stand·out
ˈstand-ˌau̇t 
often attributive
: one that is prominent or conspicuous especially because of excellence
stood out; standing out; stands out
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
Synonyms
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
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2023
Sally is a sweet Nubian-breed goat with brown eyes — one of the newest rescues of Frederick Farm Goat Rescue and Sanctuary, which partners with Hemlock Neversink to offer what’s becoming a standout wellness activity.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2023
Another standout is Knopfler’s 1958 Gibson ES-335 (estimate: $75,200 to $112,800).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023
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Among the many types of chess pie, lemon chess pie is a standout.
—Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
Her’s was the first of many standout showcases on Thursday night where Spanish and Portuguese-speaking artists from all over the Latin diaspora gathered to celebrate.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 17 Nov. 2023
The standout here is the Arroz Tumbada, a rice-and-seafood dish from the Gulf Coast state of Veracruz.
—Jorge Valencia Mariano Fernandez, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2023
San Juan Hills, the No. 1 seed, has lots of standouts, from linebacker Weston Port to the Robinson brothers, Jason and Jadyn.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2023
Get captivated by 39 standout Amazon products destined to take center stage during the upcoming Black Friday extravaganza.
—Margaret Drake, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2023
Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
Especially standing out is a portico entryway that opens into an eye-catching foyer displaying a vaulted ceiling and staircase.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2023
The cocktail program also stands out with its hyper-local approach, where all herbs and infusions come from the hotel’s garden.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 18 Nov. 2023
When tackling an audiobook, Ms. Sheppard listens to the book while moving through her day — on the subway, at the grocery store — and sets virtual bookmarks at sections that stand out.
—Stefano Montali, New York Times, 18 Nov. 2023
Moreover, two female collaborations stood out this week.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2023
While the iconic chanteuse already debuted a few of her glamorous stage looks on Instagram, there’s one special ensemble that stands out from the pack: Carey enlisted French designer Julie de Libran for a special—and intentional—couture creation.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2023
For two, the bottle is a delightful shade of hot pink that stands out against my collection of otherwise mostly clear-glass-with-a-black-or-gold-cap fragrances.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Nov. 2023
The other incident Woolley said stands out in his mind is Sept. 27, 1945 — while on his final mission.
—Gretchen Eichenberg, Fox News, 11 Nov. 2023
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Noun
Also a standout is Wendy Maples as Claire, Catherine’s older sister, who has escaped the burden of caring for their dad but hopes to make it up to Catherine by inviting her to come live with her in New York.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2023
Sally is a sweet Nubian-breed goat with brown eyes — one of the newest rescues of Frederick Farm Goat Rescue and Sanctuary, which partners with Hemlock Neversink to offer what’s becoming a standout wellness activity.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2023
Another standout is Knopfler’s 1958 Gibson ES-335 (estimate: $75,200 to $112,800).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023
Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
8
Among the many types of chess pie, lemon chess pie is a standout.
—Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
Her’s was the first of many standout showcases on Thursday night where Spanish and Portuguese-speaking artists from all over the Latin diaspora gathered to celebrate.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 17 Nov. 2023
The standout here is the Arroz Tumbada, a rice-and-seafood dish from the Gulf Coast state of Veracruz.
—Jorge Valencia Mariano Fernandez, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2023
San Juan Hills, the No. 1 seed, has lots of standouts, from linebacker Weston Port to the Robinson brothers, Jason and Jadyn.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2023
Get captivated by 39 standout Amazon products destined to take center stage during the upcoming Black Friday extravaganza.
—Margaret Drake, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2023
Verb
Hawke, 25, stood out at the event in a leopard print shirt dress while Dobrev, 34, looked stunning in a strapless black textured gown.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
Especially standing out is a portico entryway that opens into an eye-catching foyer displaying a vaulted ceiling and staircase.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2023
The cocktail program also stands out with its hyper-local approach, where all herbs and infusions come from the hotel’s garden.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 18 Nov. 2023
When tackling an audiobook, Ms. Sheppard listens to the book while moving through her day — on the subway, at the grocery store — and sets virtual bookmarks at sections that stand out.
—Stefano Montali, New York Times, 18 Nov. 2023
Moreover, two female collaborations stood out this week.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2023
While the iconic chanteuse already debuted a few of her glamorous stage looks on Instagram, there’s one special ensemble that stands out from the pack: Carey enlisted French designer Julie de Libran for a special—and intentional—couture creation.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2023
For two, the bottle is a delightful shade of hot pink that stands out against my collection of otherwise mostly clear-glass-with-a-black-or-gold-cap fragrances.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Nov. 2023
The other incident Woolley said stands out in his mind is Sept. 27, 1945 — while on his final mission.
—Gretchen Eichenberg, Fox News, 11 Nov. 2023
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standout
1 of 2 noun
stand·out
ˈstan-ˌdau̇t
: 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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