STANDING OUT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

standing out

verb

present participle of stand out

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 Foster made the most of the opportunity, tallying seven catches for 73 yards and a touchdown in the preseason and standing out throughout training camp. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Agribusiness stocks are standing out on their charts as commodities regain momentum. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 Janna and Diego Escalante, his assistant standing out front tasked with introducing the carts to curious customers, gave Ash a quick tutorial on how to use the screen and enter items from her shopping list. — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 Narrative podcasts are under threat primarily because of high production costs, a shift in listener habits toward video formats, and the difficulty of standing out in a crowded market. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Moments now priceless, with one cross-country road trip standing out above the others. — Derek James, CBS News, 14 June 2026 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. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026 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, 7 Apr. 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing out

Verb

As has the part where Reacher uses his left paw with two nails protruding from the palm as a makeshift Wolverine/Freddy Krueger stabbin’ hand.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
For the hunters, a massive grey orb with a ramp protruding from it is one clue.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of protruding

Verb

One of the most iconic fall looks is a pair of tall boots with a knit sock poking over the top.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Even Watford’s mascot got involved, standing behind one of the goalposts ahead of the game and poking its head out with a binocular gesture.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of poking

Verb

These have a central molecular backbone with side chains sticking out along its length, much like the bristles on a bottle-cleaning brush, but on a molecular scale.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
In a snap shared by Kimmel and Stewart, the four hosts posed with their heads close together, sticking out their chins to draw attention to their coordinating scruff.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026