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
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Noun
With vibrant colors, interactive features, and a touch of bilingual learning, this casita is a standout for both pretend play and language development. Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025 Other standout options include clay and lip mask beloved by Glamour editors. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Those abilities stand out among the league’s centers. Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025 The creaminess of the dip, as well as the pieces of cranberry and jalapeño, stood out first, followed by a burst of flavor, and a sweet heat aftertaste. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for standout

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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“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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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