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
H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 3 June 2025
But of all the attempts to target public media this year, Tuesday’s proposal stands out.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Another standout: Zoom Communications Inc., which experienced a 1,269.7% surge in revenue from 2019 to 2024 yet maintained an average DSO of 51.4 throughout.
—Dean Kaplan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Verb
Though other cinemas were already operational in the city, Huang argues that the Isis stands out for its location on the fringe of an international settlement.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 3 June 2025
But of all the attempts to target public media this year, Tuesday’s proposal stands out.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Noun
The standout is Izadyar, whose big, dark eyes are the film’s most valuable asset, and her mercurial shifts are a thing of wonder.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Another standout: Zoom Communications Inc., which experienced a 1,269.7% surge in revenue from 2019 to 2024 yet maintained an average DSO of 51.4 throughout.
—Dean Kaplan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
Verb
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Alleging an intrusive shed, a protruding carport and sprinkler damage, a Meridian church has taken legal action against a longtime neighbor.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
30 May 2025
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Using a chemical glove box, a polycarbonate glass box with protruding gloves that shields substances from oxygen and moisture, scientists combined the berkelium metal with an organic molecule containing only carbon and hydrogen to create a chemical reaction.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Elizabeth took off, Joel started drinking and this marked the beginning of a spiral for the star.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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There is not normally an upside to losing a star player through injury for a lengthy period, but Kaoru Mitoma’s absence from the last 16 games of the 2023-24 season had a silver lining for Brighton & Hove Albion.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Age before beauty To obtain an approximate age for a young crescent moon, simply add the number of hours or days that have elapsed from the time of new moon through the date and time of sunset at your location on a particular evening.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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Both are powerful spots of natural beauty and deep cultural significance, but for a less solemn outing, the little islet of Ojima sits neatly between the two.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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That victory put O’Malley back in the rankings. O’Malley’s next bout ended in a no contest, when an eye poke in the second round left Pedro Munhoz unable to continue.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev poked fun at the explosive war of words between U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, offering to mediate peace between the two political allies.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The burger topping is prompting reaction from some celebrity chefs, including Andrew Zimmern, who recently shared his opinions with TMZ about Diddy's unusual preference.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Two of India’s biggest stars are trying to intensify that trend with India’s first celebrity tequila, Loca Loka, which is available in the U.S. and India.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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In 1963, Johnson moved from Elizabeth, N.J. to bustling 42nd Street to follow her dreams of being a Broadway star and to learn more about New York City’s gay community.—
Tourmaline,
Time,
2 June 2025
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These kinds of breakthroughs are no longer a distant dream.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Jordan Spieth, who is having a strong week at Muirfield Village himself, highlighted one area of the three-time major champion's game that sticks out to him.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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If Game 6 is anything like Games 3 and 4, Spike Lee and Timothée Chalamet will migrate to the Midwest for a weekend trip, sticking out like orange sore thumbs amid a maze of harvest gold playoff shirts.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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In the second half, Pacers entertainment staff handed the microphone to former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who introduced Knicks fans Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet – all of them in attendance in Indianapolis.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Rangel, a mustachioed, natty dresser rarely seen with a hair out of place, hardly had a reputation for a shy and retiring personality.—
Daily News Staff,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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