standout

1 of 2

noun

stand·​out ˈstand-ˌau̇t 

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

Synonyms

Noun

• star
• celebrity
• personality
• notable

Verb

• protrude
• poke
• stick out
• bulge

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

What makes the suit a standout is the subtle scalloped hem at the V-neck and along the bottom. —Glamour, 15 July 2025

This duvet cover is inspired by seersucker menswear; other standout options feature satin stitching, honeycomb embroidery, and 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton. —Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2025

Verb

Three reasons stand out: Healthcare has a labor shortage. —Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025

In our spin mop testing, this mop stood out as the best lightweight option, weighing just 5.5 pounds. —Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1915, in the meaning defined above

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for standout

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

Kids Definition

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