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
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
The Longhorns’ defensive philosophy stands out in the SEC, Paris said.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Rookie blocker Grey Zabel, drafted 25th out of North Dakota State, became a standout guard.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Verb
That party stood out to me because [the Premiere Lounge] became more of a nightclub for the night.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
The Longhorns’ defensive philosophy stands out in the SEC, Paris said.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
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Moorpark will need more standout performances upfront from Austin Nickels and Isaac Zapata, who each have reached double-digit goal totals this season.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Rookie blocker Grey Zabel, drafted 25th out of North Dakota State, became a standout guard.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
Verb
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Avoid areas of ice with protruding debris like logs or brush.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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City officials in Reedley first raised concerns in December 2022 after a code enforcement officer noticed a green garden hose protruding from the warehouse.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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First, there are the concentric circle features, which look like wispy shells of ejecta blown off of the star.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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The lesson came in the form of a book about eating less, handed to her by a male co-star.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Just as Aleys’s mother passed on her passion for books and Alouette pursued her passion for beauty, Marte will carry on a passion for stories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rather than forcing safe and uniform beauty standards on all patients, the clinic emphasizes balance, proportion and above all, individuality.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kimmel wasn’t the only late-night host to poke fun at TPUSA’s counter-program, born out of MAGA’s outcry over Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl halftime show.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Americans, meanwhile, stayed on their best, most humble behavior afterward, trying not to poke the wounded bear.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Among the celebrities who loved the post were award-winning singers Yolanda Adams and Melba Moore, actress Sharon Lawrence, celebrated dance choreographer Jamal Callender, and Access Hollywood co-host Scott Evans.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Scroll through the week’s best of celebrity beauty and pop culture’s glam below, and head to the app to vote for your favorite.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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Lindsey Vonn was the 13th skier to hit the slopes in the alpine ski women’s downhill at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday and her dreams of powering through a devastating knee injury to make the medal podium came to a crashing halt.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Gary has had civic dreams before.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Raritan Bay ice buildup Pilings from the Keansburg Fishing Pier were sticking out of the bay between Staten Island and New Jersey on Thursday, three days after the partial collapse.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Underneath is a a white shirt, with collar and cuffs deliberately sticking out of the jacket.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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Spencer Pratt, a reality television personality who lost his home in the Palisades fire, has also filed to run for mayor, framing his candidacy around frustration with the city’s response to the wildfire and broader concerns about quality of life and the lack of infrastructure.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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