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outstanding

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of outstanding

1 not yet paid

there are several outstanding bills left, but at least we paid the rest

Synonyms of outstanding

overdue, owed, owing, payable, unpaid, unsettled

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Near Antonyms of outstanding

Antonyms of outstanding

cleared, liquidated, paid (off or up), repaid, settled

2 standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement

the award goes to the most outstanding student in science

Synonyms of outstanding

astral, bright, distinguished, eminent, illustrious, luminous, noble, notable, noteworthy, preeminent, prestigious, redoubtable, signal, star, superior

Words Related to outstanding

celebrated, exalted, famed, famous, glorious, honored, renowned, reputable

infamous, notorious

dominant, paramount, predominant

Near Antonyms of outstanding

insignificant, minor, unimportant

average, inferior, mediocre

obscure, uncelebrated, unsung

Synonym Discussion of outstanding

noticeable, remarkable, prominent, outstanding, conspicuous, salient, striking mean attracting notice or attention. noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation.

- a piano recital with no noticeable errors

remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment.

- a film of remarkable intelligence and wit

prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background.

- a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town

outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.

- honored for her outstanding contributions to science

conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.

- conspicuous bureaucratic waste

salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it.

- the salient points of the speech

striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision.

- the region's striking poverty

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