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
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 See More

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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 5 Dec. 2023.

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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