as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly
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Recent Examples of standing out
The Storm took advantage of a huge personal foul penalty after Elijhah Badger had caught a 13-yard pass from Plummer and was standing out of bounds.
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Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
The run after catch is evident in some of Moore’s deeper targets, too, with his speed and contact balance standing out.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Indeed, there’s a precedent, and continuing pride, in French prep prioritizing its own homegrown brands, with Lacoste standing out as the preeminent example.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
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
Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
The run after catch is evident in some of Moore’s deeper targets, too, with his speed and contact balance standing out.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Indeed, there’s a precedent, and continuing pride, in French prep prioritizing its own homegrown brands, with Lacoste standing out as the preeminent example.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
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
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Its protruding ribs and spiky hair are frozen in midair, like a cornered cat.—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Floating above the soundstage was a massive eyeball with a rainbow runway carpet protruding from it like a tongue.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Before Sweets could be dressed and draped for surgery, the three feet of stick poking out of her body needed to be addressed.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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British politics in 2026 is a landscape of meh, with Farage’s grin poking over the horizon.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Careful stunt planning and choreography underlie the devastating discovery of an unconscious Jinx (Nick Offerman) in a running bathtub with a heroin needle sticking out of his arm in the seventh episode of Margo’s Got Money Troubles.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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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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“Standing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing%20out. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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