standing out

present participle of stand out

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of standing out Now, as initial curiosity inspires the enthusiast to dig deeper into the territory, less corporate producers and wines are standing out as strong ambassadors for the region. Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Against the cottage, a vintage table serves as both potting station and decorative moment, with terra-cotta pots standing out against the wall. Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing out
Verb
  • About 125 million years later, paleontologist Pedro Marrecas would visit the rocky cliffs near Praia da Área do Mastro in 2016 and discover a row of teeth protruding from the stone’s surface.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
  • In the article, Sanderson reported the location of the ship, so that other sailors could steer clear of the protruding masts.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Wandering among the half naked nymphs and leering wolves and buff mermen poking their lovely wet heads out of glassy forest pools, their eyes dark with wanting to drag her down to oblivion.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
  • While some are panicking about the potential event, others are poking fun at the prediction.
    Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Even the tips of his sox, which were sticking out of holes in his shoes, were summarily snipped off with scissors.
    Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The only part that should be sticking out is the handle.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025

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“Standing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing%20out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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