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
Parker Hall, Wired News, 9 July 2025
Susan Cowsill stands out in more ways than one on the 2025 Happy Together Tour.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Tamar Bates projected to mix of NBA teams Bates’ standout showing at pre-draft combines improved his draft projections.
—Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
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—Parker Hall, Wired News, 9 July 2025
Susan Cowsill stands out in more ways than one on the 2025 Happy Together Tour.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Noun
The previous season signaled an acceptance by the front office that change is necessary, resulting in the departures of former standouts DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Tamar Bates projected to mix of NBA teams Bates’ standout showing at pre-draft combines improved his draft projections.
—Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
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Nearby, police found another pitbull, Lucky, in a wet kennel that was bound shut with five leashes, her hip bones protruding.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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Their feet protrude, white and enormous, from their grey-green uniforms like tree-branches from which the bark has been stripped.—
Thomas Meaney,
New Yorker,
2 July 2025
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This season’s guest stars include Neil Patrick Harris as Lowell, Krysten Ritter as Mia, Eric Stonestreet as Al and David Dastmalchian as Gareth.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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That said, a few stars, including Nathan Fillion and Isabela Merced, have kept their relationships private.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Rihanna’s lilac mani couldn’t be simpler, and that’s the beauty of it.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Along the way, stop to stroll through quaint villages, tour fascinating historic sites and soak up the natural beauty of the region.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The hard foul came after Sheldon poked Clark in the eye in the third quarter.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The couple began dating in 2023 and frequently poke fun at each other on their social media pages.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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And while Mario’s had the luxury of living the celebrity life, worshipped as a hero in the Mushroom Kingdom on top of rocking a medical license, DK is just trying to get by.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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What do celebrities who seem to have everything need most?—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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After having her Star Wars dreams come true by playing fan-favorite Fennec Shand in The Mandalorian, Ming-Na Wen recently realized another exciting vision with a role in The Karate Kid franchise in the new film Karate Kid: Legends.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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With the help of a starlet named Vera, her dream of meeting him slowly takes shape.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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Neighbors who live nearby said the car was parked on 97th St. and 135th Road, where it was seen sticking out into the intersection.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
2 July 2025
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One person whose voice stuck out for Fields-Black was Minus Hamilton, an 88-year-old who was hoeing the rice fields at the time of the raid.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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Professional Photo: Use a high-quality, professional headshot that reflects your personality—and make sure to smile.—
Jay Garcia,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The impact on daily life Being able to communicate in real-time, with one's own voice and personality, is a game-changer for people living with paralysis.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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