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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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Arlington Seguin did an excellent job in containing Red Oak standout Robinson, who recorded four receptions for 45 yards.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Even in college sports, where the cult of the head coach looms large, the attention Belichick has delivered to a middling program stands out.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
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Noun
However, while the visit included an educational tour, meetings with local schoolchildren and even an unexpected downpour, the standout moment was the debut of Kate's new hairstyle.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Arlington Seguin did an excellent job in containing Red Oak standout Robinson, who recorded four receptions for 45 yards.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Nearly a year and a half after its launch, Cécred has established itself as a leading brand and stands out in a crowded market that requires unique strategies and advertising to stay competitive.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Even in college sports, where the cult of the head coach looms large, the attention Belichick has delivered to a middling program stands out.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 9 Sep. 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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