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
Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 28 Apr. 2025
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom masterpiece in Santa Rosa spans 2,356 square feet and stands out for its geometric design, abundance of natural light, panoramic views and energy efficiency.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 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
Studies have evaluated the different timings, but neither time stands out as the best option.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 28 Apr. 2025
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom masterpiece in Santa Rosa spans 2,356 square feet and stands out for its geometric design, abundance of natural light, panoramic views and energy efficiency.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 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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Those bulges protruding like alien offspring are potato, dozens of layers stacked and compressed into golden squares with crisp edges.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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When the mannequin’s arm came off in the scout’s hands – bones protruding – ol’ Elmer became a nationwide mystery.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2025
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Steel previously represented rap star Young Thug during his RICO trial.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Pirates star Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double to put the team up 4-3 in the bottom of the inning when players from his team frantically tried to alert umpires and security the fan was on the warning track.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Lisa Wore Literal Claws for Nails During Her Coachella Performance Hailey Bieber's New Nail Color Is Totally Unexpected Now, watch Rachel Zegler get ready: Follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
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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Before and after the trip, other female celebrities, like Olivia Munn, Jessica Chastain, Olivia Wilde, Emily Ratajkowski, blasted the feminist P.R. spin.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Typical celebrity riders make demands related to an actor’s comfort — such as a swank trailer, high-quality food and luxurious accommodations and transportation.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, a ton of talented players got to achieve their dreams this weekend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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Read More | Shepherd finds bones sticking out of hill in Romania.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
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 3 May. 2025.
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