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as in distinguished
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
According to Burnett, the deputy did so after learning from another deputy that the defendant had an outstanding warrant from Brown County.
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
His intellect is evident when reviewing his rigorous course load, outstanding ACT scores, and his pursuit of the AP Capstone Diploma.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Specifically, Bills 2024 second-round safety Cole Bishop had an outstanding day, finishing with a tackle for loss and three passes defensed in big spots.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Linebacker Shaq Thompson, who has had an outstanding season, was also too injured to play.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
His intellect is evident when reviewing his rigorous course load, outstanding ACT scores, and his pursuit of the AP Capstone Diploma.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Specifically, Bills 2024 second-round safety Cole Bishop had an outstanding day, finishing with a tackle for loss and three passes defensed in big spots.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Linebacker Shaq Thompson, who has had an outstanding season, was also too injured to play.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstanding
Adjective
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This year, the actor Jonathan Bailey was named to the honorary unpaid position.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Mochen claimed, and text messages from Kaliyev appear to confirm to the Post, that Kaliyev was even barred from practices over the unpaid debts.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The two-time Ivy League graduate and distinguished attorney has already penned multiple books that topped The New York Times bestsellers list.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In 2025, the site received a prestigious award from ACTA Gist, recognized as the best archaeological site in Italy.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Tennessee is already a prestigious job in the SEC.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Analysts note that this second prototype includes notable upgrades, including angular exhaust nozzles that replace the recessed versions seen on the earlier model, underscoring China’s push to close the gap with US air combat capabilities.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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The most notable failure of the Nigerian government is that successive administrations have in over a decade and a half been unable to end the scourge of Boko Haram and other Islamist or related terrorist groups that have indeed killed thousands of Christians.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Throughout an illustrious career, Bailey Rae has established herself as a singular voice in British music.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her illustrious career saw her play politicians, mothers and queens.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Aside from what Ballard gave up in exchange for Gardner, the timing of this deal may be just as noteworthy.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Then around Halloween, the movie collected $5 million to $6 million, which is noteworthy considering it’s been widely available on streaming for months.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In 2006, researchers at Newcastle University found, in a study that became famous, that people were more likely to put money in an honesty box to pay for their coffee or tea when photographs of eyes were posted above the box.—
L. Carol Ritchie,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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In fact, some famous fathers have doubled that average age, becoming dads past the age of 65.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Outstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstanding. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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