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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Here’s what stood out in the debate.
—Ben Paviour
may 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Among them is defender Ianique dos Santos Tavares, better known as Stopira, one of the team's standout stars.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 10 May 2026
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Verb
However, the latter still stands out for fast responses and stronger language support.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Here’s what stood out in the debate.
—Ben Paviour
may 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Noun
Everything is outstanding, with the mushroom toast at breakfast, Wagyu beef burger poolside at lunch and the Miso Black Cod at dinner as standouts.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Among them is defender Ianique dos Santos Tavares, better known as Stopira, one of the team's standout stars.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
Verb
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Her fangs protrude, her nails lengthen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
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Hemorrhoids are common and treatable, but bleeding, severe pain, lingering symptoms, or protruding hemorrhoids should be checked by a doctor.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sudeikis stars and executive produces alongside Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, and Bill Wrubel.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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Miss Yvonne insisted on her beauty constantly, unapologetically, nonstop, even when no one asked.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The festival is broken into two halves, with an Intermission Party in between, featuring festive food, creative opportunities, and music, offering a chance to mingle with the artists and fellow guests amid the beauty of the farm.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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When Andrei Vasilevskiy tried to poke the puck away, Bolduc had moved so deep into the crease area that the puck went off him and into the net for his first career playoff goal.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The host also poked fun at the Trumps’ living separately despite being married for 22 years.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Loafers are everywhere this spring, with celebrities like Sharon Stone and Katie Holmes recently stepping out in the comfortable yet classy flats.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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These mad scientists then trained a small flock of sheep to recognize four celebrities—Emma Watson, Barack Obama, Jake Gyllenhaal, and the BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce—from their pictures on the internet.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Then there are those fighting and clawing to extend their NFL dream, such as Mason Reiger, who signed as a rookie free agent because his draft stock tanked because of medical evaluation.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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What was once street play and schoolyard competition now carries the weight of a national dream.—
Ricci Shryock,
NPR,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The only part that should be sticking out is the handle.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Vandals stole the control stick out of an R train in December while it was parked underground in southern Brooklyn, a month after an unknown thief absconded with two-way radios from a specialized work train parked in the Coney Island Yard.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Small accents like bird baths and statues bring charm and personality.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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Gibson’s wigs may change along the way, but his considerable capabilities at conveying a range of personalities stay the course.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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