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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
The outstanding achievement honor will be award at the BAFTA Scotland Awards ceremony in Glasgow on Sunday 16 November.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Here are the top regional internet service providers of 2025, each recognized for outstanding reliability and value in their part of the country.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Mirroring the offense, Kansas City’s defensive effort was outstanding.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
Even without defensive tackle Gabe Rubio, the run defense was outstanding, as USC’s top two backs combined for 24 carries for just 92 yards.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Here are the top regional internet service providers of 2025, each recognized for outstanding reliability and value in their part of the country.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Mirroring the offense, Kansas City’s defensive effort was outstanding.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
Even without defensive tackle Gabe Rubio, the run defense was outstanding, as USC’s top two backs combined for 24 carries for just 92 yards.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstanding
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The airport has put out green donation bins accepting nonperishable food and personal care items for unpaid federal airport workers, according to a social media post from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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But with flights delayed, food aid at risk and federal workers going unpaid, Americans seem to be growing more fed up with everyone involved.—
Leonardo Feldman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The unranked list will recognize a distinguished group of women whose accomplishments have left a mark on the business world and who are paving a path forward.—
Harriet Taylor,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Dean’s Creative Vanguard Program, which officially launched this year under the direction of King, is designed to foster creative interaction between distinguished artists and Thornton students.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Frascati, a town in the region, is renowned for its award-winning white wines, especially the prestigious DOC and DOCG Superior bottles.—
Fulvio De Bonis,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Another possibility is that King Charles could remove his brother's role as a knight of the prestigious Order of the Garter, per The Times.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Tie the knot again Many couples choose to renew their vows on particularly notable anniversaries, such as a silver anniversary (25 years).—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Grier’s presence at Williams-Bryce Stadium, first reported by ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid, was notable because the Dolphins eventually could face a decision on whether to move forward with Tua Tagovailoa.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show may be the ultimate stage and a North Star for many artists, but don’t expect to see Nas joining the illustrious group who have hit the Super Bowl stage in the past.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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An illustrious winger and striker for the USWNT since her debut in 2013, Press finishes her national team career with 155 appearances and 64 goals, good for ninth all-time.—
Matt Marshall,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Hoffman’s vote of confidence is particular noteworthy given his investments in rival OpenAI.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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The internet gives us more opportunity to be exposed to noteworthy terrors from other countries.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Joining him for color commentary is Dell Curry — former Sixth Man of the Year with the Hornets, current famous dad of Steph and Seth.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Expect crowds to flock to the beloved establishment, which over the years has hosted many famous folks like James Brown, Alan Jackson, the late President Jimmy Carter, and the late Congressman John Lewis.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Outstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstanding. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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