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
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Jesse Tyler Ferguson has worked with his share of background actors, but one of them who worked on Modern Family stands out, even five years after the sitcom went off the air.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
California For Subscribers In a city known for traffic, LAX is a standout for its gridlock.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Verb
But what makes the island stand out above the idyllic others?
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Jesse Tyler Ferguson has worked with his share of background actors, but one of them who worked on Modern Family stands out, even five years after the sitcom went off the air.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
Seattle Seahawks - Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota St.
Speaking of Senior Bowl standouts, Zabel is a versatile offensive lineman that can help out the Seahawks a lot.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
California For Subscribers In a city known for traffic, LAX is a standout for its gridlock.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
Verb
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The two rear cameras live in a small module that protrudes less than a millimeter from the back case.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Well down the mountainside a small ledge protruded from the sharp ridge like a bulbous growth.—
Percy Brown,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2025
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How to see the Lyrids The meteors seem to emerge – or radiate – from the constellation Lyra, specifically a bright star named Vega, according to astronomers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Now, last month, there was another star of the big screen in the ring, coaxing Cena to go over to the dark side.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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Wedding in the Tuscan Hills Was All About Food and Family By Shelby Wax The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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In addition to Eucerin's Radiant Tone Collection, Hale's top beauty tips are nothing if not practical.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Antetokounmpo poked the ball away from Nembhard briefly and a scramble ensued, but the Pacers came up with the ball.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Underneath, a dress in a nearly identical shade poked through slightly, and the actress paired her all-gray attire with black pumps and a matching purse — plus her signature blonde bob, of course.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Cotswolds is a popular spot for U.K. celebrities to pick up a country estate.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Gillin, celebrity senior hairstylist at Jenna Perry Hair Studio (whose clients also include Kaia Gerber, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid) was able to bring Ratajkowski’s hair back to a wearable everyday look.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
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However, LeSean McCoy's Philadelphia Eagles gave K.C. nightmares and celebrated their dreams that came tr... NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Readers in some sense rewrite a text, enlarging its scope through their imagination, creating a whole world by bringing into play their skills, their memory, their dreams and their personal history, with all its drama and symbolism.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
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There are other deaths in the premiere episodes, but Tay’s sticks out as one of the most surprising.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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Courtesy of Amy Downs Rescuers finally saw her hand sticking out of a pile of debris.—
Laurel Morales,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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López Obrador dealt with this mainly through force of personality.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Dunn is one of the best point-of-attack defending guards in the NBA, and his quickness, long arms and surly personality on the floor gave Murray issues.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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