stand out from the pack

phrase

: to be different from others
One writer stands out from the pack.

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The fit made these Uber-comfortable trail slippers stand out from the pack. — Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025 But Musk, who acquired Twitter for $44 billion in October, is looking for fresh new ways to stand out from the pack, even as his chaotic stewardship of the company leaves many observers dumbfounded. — Kylie Robison, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2023 For those who live for the horror movie genre, there are a number of directors who stand out from the pack. — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2023 The high-quality product and focus on a second cannabinoid, CBN, helps this product stand out from the pack. — Dallas News, 17 Sep. 2022 Productions that have run for a few years already struggle to stand out from the pack — bringing in new cast members is the method of choice — and in this uncertain environment, customers appeared to be even choosier. — Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2022 There is one thing that helps this brand stand out from the pack, however, and that is the shape of the gummies. — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2022 With trucks becoming more luxurious and laden with tech features, even tailgates have to stand out from the pack. — Maxwell B. Mortimer, Car and Driver, 16 Sep. 2020

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“Stand out from the pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20out%20from%20the%20pack. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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