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
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Here are some of the moments that stood out from the hearing.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 14 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
But with some time to face and understand Guyer standout pitcher Finley Montgomery, a Notre Dame pledge, Byron Nelson’s offense came alive and scored three in retaliation in the first frame.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
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Verb
Among the leading experts who study the Colorado River, Anne Castle stands out.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Here are some of the moments that stood out from the hearing.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 14 May 2026
Noun
Any standout features or must-sees?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
But with some time to face and understand Guyer standout pitcher Finley Montgomery, a Notre Dame pledge, Byron Nelson’s offense came alive and scored three in retaliation in the first frame.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
Verb
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Under the flaps of his jacket there was a small tear in his T-shirt, directly over his left nipple, which protruded like a knot of purple rope.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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And in turn, the 867-foot monolith protruding from the surrounding Wyoming prairie like the stump of the world’s largest tree became a big draw for tourists.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
Noun
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New Ravens coach Jesse Minter offered little explanation but downplayed concerns about Jackson’s absence and suggested the star quarterback would return soon.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Depending on the time of year, guests can see planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and beyond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The clinic has become known for combining high-end aesthetic treatments with destination beauty travel, particularly for international celebrity clients who return for repeat visits.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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But that’s the beauty of being free – I wasn’t hired for this.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Spikes of speedwell look lovely poking up along the edges of paths and garden beds in summer.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Some birds also will poke holes in the ground looking for tasty critters.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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This year, the festival continued but took a blow, with officials postponing the Strawberry Stomp 5K and parade, which usually showcases community spirit and guest celebrities.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Restaurants within the food hall will include Tabo Sushi by James Beard Award-winning chef Takashi Yagihashi, Urbanbelly by renowned chef Bill Kim, Lucky Goat by celebrity chef Stephanie Izard, Antique Taco, Pretty Cool Ice Cream and Five50 Pizza.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Hong Kong — For the past three decades, China has been a nation of homeowners — supercharging the world’s second-largest economy and fulfilling the dreams of millions.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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The first dream had vanished within two weeks of his arrival.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Even when some of the tricks become apparent, each new repetition somehow delivers more than the last, though the weightless, old-school video game aesthetic of the alien monster design sticks out even more amid the stylishness of the world captured in-camera.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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The body was discovered after someone saw feet sticking out of a blanket, the Daily News reported, citing police.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Instead of hearing the warm, roaring cheers like other great IndyCar champions and popular personalities, Palou has started hearing a different chorus from the crowd, boos.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Several notable personalities and even politicians, including Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav and Trinamool Congress members Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad, have endorsed the parody account and the associated movement.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 May 2026
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