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 stick out from a surface : project
b
: to be prominent or conspicuous
His bright hat made him stand out in the crowd.
also
: to be better or more important in a conspicuous way
His performance really stood out.
One part of the testimony stands out.
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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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
The Treasure & Bond Rib Detail Mock-neck Sweater is another standout priced at only $24—and 70 percent off.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Aside from a name that stands out, Seven Castain was all-conference in 2024, and is the leading scorer for a team ranked fifth in the nation.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
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Noun
My standout favorite is the Duet Saffiano Leather Small Crossbody, which comes with an extra pouch that clips onto the main bag.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
The Treasure & Bond Rib Detail Mock-neck Sweater is another standout priced at only $24—and 70 percent off.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
They’re made of porcelain and feature a bold red plaid pattern with yellow, white, green, and navy stripes that stand out against the crisp white interior.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Aside from a name that stands out, Seven Castain was all-conference in 2024, and is the leading scorer for a team ranked fifth in the nation.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 7 Nov. 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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