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 run after catch is evident in some of Moore’s deeper targets, too, with his speed and contact balance standing out.
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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
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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Harden, 36, with his famous, protruding beard and those dark, piercing eyes, was determined to use his star power to get his way, to bring with him a slice of comfort to a new city.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the bathroom, a chemical meant to make trace blood more visible reacted in the sink and the bathtub, while a visible bloodstain was found under the protruding edge of a vanity, Hooks said.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The one-piece suit is designed with a twist-front V-neckline that enhances the bust with a structured lift — but without the discomfort of a poking underwire.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The mountains poking above the ridge at the far end of the lake are crowned by the three peaks of Mount Triglav — Slovenia’s highest peak and national symbol.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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Authorities were alerted after witnesses spotted small fingers sticking out of the trailer's back door.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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This is small, beaver-dam-laden water with a sandy composition, and a few years ago, Kozminski caught a glimpse of something irregular sticking out of the sand.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Standing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing%20out. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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