as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly
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as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
several standouts from showbiz were at the gala
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
his debut novel was a standout in an otherwise lackluster year
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Recent Examples of stand out
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
What really stands out being at no-pads, no-real-pressure practices, though, is the feel Nix gives.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 June 2025
Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
Former Iowa State standout Haliburton went 0-for-6 from the field (0-for-4 from 3) in 34 minutes.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2025
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Verb
People who live in the home and have grown used to the set-up of a room may not notice these aspects, but a designer’s keen eyes can’t help but have tunnel-vision towards these things that either make a room special or stand out like a sore thumb.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
What really stands out being at no-pads, no-real-pressure practices, though, is the feel Nix gives.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 June 2025
Noun
Other standout features include its high-quality build and materials, IP68 rating, sharp 6.1-inch OLED screen, outstanding battery life, wireless charging, custom Apple C1 modem, and support for Apple Intelligence.
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—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
Former Iowa State standout Haliburton went 0-for-6 from the field (0-for-4 from 3) in 34 minutes.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
Verb
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The animals have small eyes that slightly protrude from their heads, which are smooth and flat, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Books fly off the shelves, a protruding nail vanishes and then reappears, a Ouija board spells an incomplete message, and there’s definitely something on the third floor.—
Gabino Iglesias,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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To put it another way: drafting Flagg or Harper would have given the Wizards their clearest, cleanest opportunity so far in their rebuild to draft someone who will be a future star.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
17 June 2025
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Formally brilliant, the pieces have been in love with beauty and have cautiously flirted with representation.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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Victoria, meanwhile, turned her Spice Girls superstardom into a thriving fashion and beauty label, Victoria Beckham Holdings Limited.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Cunningham came to the defense of her teammate Clark, retaliating with less than a minute left on the clock after, earlier in the game, the Fever's superstar player was poked in the eye and then knocked to the ground by two separate Sun players.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Then, during a play midway through the third quarter, Clark got poked in the eye by Sheldon and responded by giving the Sun star another shove.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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The 61-year-old billionaire and the 55-year-old former TV journalist will reportedly tie the knot during a three-day wedding extravaganza in Venice, Italy, next week with numerous high-profile guests, including celebrities, politicians and business leaders.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 June 2025
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The parade will emphasize the power and magic of dreams.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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The chefs also had access to extraordinary local ingredients from Milan’s market, a dream for any cook.—
Buddha Lo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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The style can only be described as a quiff with little to no hair sticking out from the sides.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
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Some use color to stick out and attract mates, like peacocks and bright-red cardinals.—
Ian Rose,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 June 2025
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This is the first time in his pro career that his offensive output matches his personality: Quiet.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2025
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That has included writers like Matt Yglesias, TV personalities, like Terry Moran and Katie Couric, and authors like James Patterson, with many prioritizing video.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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