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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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
Royer, listed as 6-5 and 247 pounds, was a two-year standout at Cincinnati after transferring from Ohio State in 2024.
—Mike Kaye
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
Winning despite adversity, more than anything, is what stands out.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The standout performances from the launch, which is available starting tomorrow, include high-pile cognac rugs, sprawling burl wood pieces, many a gold accent, and an especially decadent cream lacquer.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
Royer, listed as 6-5 and 247 pounds, was a two-year standout at Cincinnati after transferring from Ohio State in 2024.
—Mike Kaye
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
For all the backlash against data centers, the embrace of Wyoming’s leaders stands out and lays out the other side of the debate.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026
Winning despite adversity, more than anything, is what stands out.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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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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