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
Dane Brugler, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
However, the fans have not exactly stood out for their commendable behavior.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Many of our prior standout entries, in fact, came from students with little or no journalism or podcasting experience.
—Janet W. Lee, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The first thing that stands out with Curry is his effort.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
However, the fans have not exactly stood out for their commendable behavior.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
The former Oregon standout tied an FBS all-time record for most touchdown passes.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Many of our prior standout entries, in fact, came from students with little or no journalism or podcasting experience.
—Janet W. Lee, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
Verb
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In aircraft design, various components can protrude from the plane’s body and disrupt this smooth airflow, introducing turbulence and increasing drag.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
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Deputy Thomas Zajac, first on the scene, found Heskett kneeling in the grass near the park’s Old Mill Trail, grasping a pocketknife protruding from his abdomen.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The 1970s had seen a mass exodus of Argentina’s star players abroad, particularly to Spain, where a ban on foreign players had recently been lifted.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Country music star Tanya Tucker sang at his bedside.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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The earthquake nterrupted the Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 beauty pageant in Cebu City, Philippines.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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So just remember that honesty isn’t necessarily about blurting out whatever judgment is on your mind—or holding someone else to your own standards about beauty.—
Miriam Kirmayer,
SELF,
1 Oct. 2025
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That meant Hufanga spent a good chunk of the offseason not just learning a new system, but getting poked and prodded by his new coaches and running mate Jones.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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The star compares calling out the sketch, which poked fun at her accent and teeth, to confronting a bully.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each episode explores how Taylor shattered Hollywood’s glass ceiling, built a billion-dollar business empire, and transformed celebrity activism through her pioneering work in the fight against HIV/AIDS.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mules have been trending recently, both on and off the runway as well as with celebrities reaching for the style for red carpet appearances.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Are your security goals on course to support your bigger dreams in life?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Many surrealist artists cast women as muses or dream figures conjured for the male gaze.—
Sally Jane Brown,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The boat gets out all right, albeit with a platform still sticking out that Tessa couldn’t figure out how to retract.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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Right as Braelon Allen was about to cross the goal line to give New York an early lead on Miami, cornerback Jack Jones stuck out his arm and popped the ball away from the New York running back.—
David Wilson,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Oz, a former health surgeon and television personality took the helm of Medicare and Medicaid Services in April and has said the role of AI in health care will continue to expand.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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One day, Rodgers was in a room at the training facility, conducting a virtual video interview with ESPN personality Pat McAfee, when Dobbins popped in to razz the veteran passer.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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