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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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Directed by Gerard McMurray and featuring standout performances from Alfre Woodard and Trevante Rhodes, the film examines the fine line between loyalty and survival within Black Greek life.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
Shibley Telhami, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
Similar strategies have guided landmark civil-rights and social-policy cases for decades, but the anonymity of the plaintiffs stands out.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Kate Schneider and Caroline Handwerk each scored in the third quarter to separate from a halftime draw, finally overcoming a standout job from Bulldogs goalie Shealyn Murphy (15 saves).
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Directed by Gerard McMurray and featuring standout performances from Alfre Woodard and Trevante Rhodes, the film examines the fine line between loyalty and survival within Black Greek life.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
President Biden singularly stands out in his callous enabling of the horrors inflicted on Gaza for more than a year.
—Shibley Telhami, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
Similar strategies have guided landmark civil-rights and social-policy cases for decades, but the anonymity of the plaintiffs stands out.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 17 Oct. 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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