stand out 1 of 2

verb

Definition of stand outnext
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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standout

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noun

ˈstand-ˌau̇t How to pronounce standout (audio)
1
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
Verb
Construction stood out because of its scale, limited productivity growth and effect on housing costs. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 The Larry June x Adidas Adistar Control 5 stands out with heavy splash of neon green, orange and pink invoking the rapper’s recurring orange references and overall prioritization of health. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
Senior Hollywood reporter Rebecca Keegan reviews the standouts. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026 One of the guest bedrooms is another standout, with textured gold wallpaper giving the space a sunny glow at any time of day. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stand out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
  1. protrude
  2. star
  3. beauty
  4. poke
  5. celebrity
  6. dream
  7. stick out
  8. personality
Verb
  • Anything that protrudes above the shallow, insulating snow cover is more prone to being damaged by the cold and wind or eaten by wildlife, said plant ecologist Anne Bjorkman of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Other animals on-site include a stable full of horses and Cowboy the tortoise, who is about the size of a lawnmower and whose head protrudes from what looks like a Venus flytrap made of bone.
    — Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of protrude
Noun
  • FRBs are brief but intense blasts of radio waves currently thought to erupt from rapidly rotating dead stars with the universe's strongest magnetic fields, called magnetars.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The star wideout has responded with eight catches for 122 yards and a touchdown.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of star
Noun
  • The beauty of the property itself affords endless opportunities to stop and admire, and provide context for the great artist's oeuvre.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The Historic Festival brings together a diverse field of historic racing machines for a Labor Day Weekend celebration of speed, sound and beauty with classes that range from pre-war open-wheel cars to the sports and formula cars of the postwar era.
    — Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of beauty
Verb
  • Polymarket dropped him like a hot potato, though, once the CFTC began poking into his suspicious Kalshi bets.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Seething at his dad for poking at his body insecurities, the comedian dealt with his emotions like any good millennial — by podcasting about it.
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of poke
Noun
  • Taylor Swift has always had a group of celebrity friends, which has changed significantly over the years.
    — StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Sports stars, celebrities and business heavyweights could enter from an interior loading dock area to a blue carpet backstage, allowing access into the club without having to navigate the crowds.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrity
Noun
  • Each vignette of time reveals how time, our upbringing, and even our individual dreams shape the path of our lives and who ultimately ends up beside us for the ride.
    — Emmalee Reed, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • In childhood, in adulthood, in her old age, Evans was besotted by dreams, turbulent, awesome, pictorial dreams.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of dream
Verb
  • The green leaves shouldn’t feel dry, and the corn silks sticking out of the top should be moist.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Keep it casual and stylish by pairing your maxi skirt and white tee with your comfy walking shoes for daytime sightseeing without totally sticking out like a tourist.
    — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of stick out
Noun
  • As a talk-show host and media personality, her sometimes petulant, relentlessly flirtatious energy was a thrilling throwback to the likes of Rosie O’Donnell or Alan Carr’s chat shows.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • One aspect of Eloise’s personality that her parents and brother treasure the most is her connection with animals, from family pets to the deer and horses roaming on the ranch.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of personality

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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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