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standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
the award goes to the most outstanding student in science
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Recent Examples of outstanding
Following their split, the parents of two were seen together on numerous occasions, including the 2019 Emmys where Taylor was on deck to support Ben, who was nominated for outstanding directing for a limited series, movie or dramatic special for Escape At Dannemora.
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Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Of course, Dak played outstanding.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
Freedom Debt Relief Highlights Freedom Debt Relief has resolved over $20 billion in outstanding debts since 2002.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
The food is outstanding, especially their lunch specials and pastries.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
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Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Of course, Dak played outstanding.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
Freedom Debt Relief Highlights Freedom Debt Relief has resolved over $20 billion in outstanding debts since 2002.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
The food is outstanding, especially their lunch specials and pastries.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstanding
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Isleton must repay $195,000 to the Employment Development Department for its unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest accrued from June 2017 to September 2013.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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As a result of the funding lapse, thousands of federal employees have been placed on unpaid leave.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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Paes also highlighted that the 27th edition of Rio Fest will host 120 distinguished guests, among them French cinema superstar Juliette Binoche who, in addition to presenting her first film as a director, will also celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and France.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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The model, developed in collaboration with battery startup Sphere Energy, can predict a battery’s long-term behavior in as few as 50 power cycles modeled on the digital twin, says Teodoro Laino, distinguished research staff member at IBM Research.—
Andrew Moseman,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since modern romance developed in the 1970s, these novels have been thoroughly ignored by highbrow critics and prestigious-award juries.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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Although it is censored in China, the film has won Best Director for Lou at the Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan, the most prestigious stage for Sinophone cinema.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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There have been other notable moments already at the Premier League’s newest stadium — but none to compare with this.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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One of the most notable scenes in the 1987 film shows Candy in a devil costume.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Aside from his illustrious music career, 50 Cent is most known for his relentless trolling and constant encouragement of drama and chaos.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Giants have gone on to dominate the NPB, winning 22 Japan Series and producing Sadaharu Oh, who hit 868 home runs during his illustrious career.—
Jared Bahir Browsh,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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The stream was noteworthy as the first major technical test for Tubi, but its livestream stayed up and shoulder programming around the game also helped the streaming service make the most of the high-profile day.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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The only noteworthy addition was the excellent suite of accessibility features that have been a staple of Sony’s recent first-party games.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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Fazit Beauty — made famous when Swift wore the company's glitter freckles to a Chiefs game — has $15 showgirl looks.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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In 2020, Markey easily won reelection over Joe Kennedy, who was finishing up eight years in the House and sports one of the two most famous names in American politics, along with the Bushes, in the Democratic primary.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Outstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstanding. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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