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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Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Another standout feature is its CertiPur-US and Greenguard Gold certifications, which mean it’s made without harmful materials and won’t release irritants that can trigger allergies.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
The Northern Cross asterism in Cygnus stood out in this photograph with the fainter constellations of Delphinus and Sagitta beneath the left arm of the cross and Lyra with bright star Vega under the right arm.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Top 5 Can’t Miss Check in to The Calile Hotel and spend the day ping-ponging between its pool cabanas, Kailo Medispa, and lineup of standout restaurants—Hellenika, Sushi Room, and Same Same.
—Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Another standout feature is its CertiPur-US and Greenguard Gold certifications, which mean it’s made without harmful materials and won’t release irritants that can trigger allergies.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
But along the way, some of that Bloomingdale’s DNA that made the store stand out, particularly the flagship, an internationally recognized, must-see destination with a global appeal, got lost.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
The Northern Cross asterism in Cygnus stood out in this photograph with the fainter constellations of Delphinus and Sagitta beneath the left arm of the cross and Lyra with bright star Vega under the right arm.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 12 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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