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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
Sources close to Mourinho, who was reappointed as Madrid manager in June, having also led the club from 2010-13, have praised Mbappe’s outstanding form at the World Cup.
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Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
If enough assets exist, both the outstanding principal and any allowable accrued interest may be paid before remaining assets are distributed to heirs.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The award is handed out to the most outstanding amateur baseball player in the nation.
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Hunter Delauder,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television over a lifetime career or via singular achievements.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outstanding
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
If enough assets exist, both the outstanding principal and any allowable accrued interest may be paid before remaining assets are distributed to heirs.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The award is handed out to the most outstanding amateur baseball player in the nation.
—
Hunter Delauder,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television over a lifetime career or via singular achievements.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outstanding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstanding
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The value of unpaid caregiving now exceeds $1 trillion annually — more than total Medicaid spending — yet most families still approach it as an unexpected personal challenge rather than a predictable planning event.
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Simply being related to the deceased doesn't automatically make someone personally liable for unpaid balances.
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Arlington received a distinguished visitor Saturday as the King of Jordan stopped by during the city's World Cup festivities.
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Liu, then a Tencent distinguished scientist (a senior title the Chinese tech giant gives to elite researchers) leading the company’s development of its Hunyuan AI model from scratch, saw where the industry was heading.
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That momentous draw came in the final group-stage game of the prestigious tournament.
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By the end of the year, Modrić had won the Ballon d’Or, too, the prestigious award given to the world’s best player.
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The most notable thing in Kansas’ law on fireworks is that bottle rockets are banned statewide.
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After his death, Gifford said that a posthumous scan revealed that the former football player also had a notable condition, CTE, that often shows up in athletes who've endured numerous hits to the head.
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The story of the day had to be Argentina’s Lionel Messi, who set the all-time World Cup goals record, surpassing Germany’s Miroslav Klose for the lead as his illustrious career accolades continue.
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In what could be one of the most significant sports moments in AT&T Stadium’s history, Messi seized a crowning achievement in an illustrious career — one that many believe to be the greatest of all time.
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However, the most noteworthy information in the report concerns the Florida spaceport, where demand from SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch vehicles is expected to stress NASA.
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Something so rare is noteworthy.
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Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
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On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
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“Outstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstanding. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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