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
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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Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
This weekend, however, that dream came true for four Bay State standouts.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
The color palette often veers away from the somber shades typically associated with formal wear, opting for vibrant hues that stand out.
—Ty Gaskins, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Scarlett Chase Weston Mule For those looking for a more luxurious shoe, the Scarlett Chase Weston Mule is a standout.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
This weekend, however, that dream came true for four Bay State standouts.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
That’s something that stood out to general manager Dan Morgan.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
The color palette often veers away from the somber shades typically associated with formal wear, opting for vibrant hues that stand out.
—Ty Gaskins, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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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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