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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Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Alexis Bailly Vineyard, Hastings, Minnesota Alexis Bailly Vineyard is a Midwest standout for parents who want a relaxed afternoon outdoors.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Bright yellow and magenta flowers stand out against this teal home, while the blue hydrangeas echo the color of the front door.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
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Noun
More than anything else, what makes these a standout pick for spring travel is their sheer versatility.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Alexis Bailly Vineyard, Hastings, Minnesota Alexis Bailly Vineyard is a Midwest standout for parents who want a relaxed afternoon outdoors.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Verb
Anything stand out about other services and features?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Bright yellow and magenta flowers stand out against this teal home, while the blue hydrangeas echo the color of the front door.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
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“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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