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
Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The biggest thing that has stood out to me is the audience’s age range.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 4 June 2026
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
Plenty of evening-wear options offer the full-on fluid look, but a more practical way to wear this summertime trend is to break it down into individual standout pieces.
—InStyle, 7 June 2026
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These six destinations stand out because street food isn’t a novelty there — it’s woven into daily life.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The biggest thing that has stood out to me is the audience’s age range.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 4 June 2026
Noun
And another swell from the south will bring even bigger waves, with forecasters calling for some standout spots to see surf in the 8-to 12-foot range by early this week.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
Plenty of evening-wear options offer the full-on fluid look, but a more practical way to wear this summertime trend is to break it down into individual standout pieces.
—InStyle, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
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Elsewhere on the trophy, there are the original rules to soccer, from 1863, which include a proscription on players having nails, iron plates, or gutta-percha—a Malaysian rubberlike material, now used in root canals—protruding from their boots.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The cups also feature a more angular design, visibly protruding rather than gradually curving.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2026
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According to News 12, the 43-year-old reality star told VUE Magazine about his plans to enter the political sphere at their spring edition party on Thursday night.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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After its recent $50 million expansion, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba is the star of the Mayakoba development in Playa del Carmen, with 34 private beachfront pool suites and a brand-new beach club with an infinity pool overlooking the ocean.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The artist Theaster Gates, who has paid tribute to Black life and Black beauty in the center’s Forum building with a frieze of archival images from Ebony and Jet magazines, is also a neighbor to the center with his cultural revitalization projects through the Rebuild Foundation.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Hailey Bieber's beauty brand Rhode is set to host a pop-up kiosk in Newport this month.—
Bailey Allen,
The Providence Journal,
4 June 2026
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Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch Johnny Carson poke fun at everyone, identify and support up-and-coming comics, entertain with clever and timeless skits, bring on musical guests and tell jokes.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Even Parsons himself poked fun at such notions.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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In Packers country, celebrity doesn’t trump tradition.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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There is a lot of tequila out there to choose from, and some brands—shockingly—don’t even have a celebrity, actor, or athlete backing them.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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Boston’s Freedom Trail is essential part of any trip in this city that’s a walker's dream—as long as the weather holds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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My dream was always that people are literally catching their breath from laughing.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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That's thanks to the slight slope of the slim, tapered rear wall, which sticks out farthest at the bottom corner.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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Certain movies just really stick out.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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The food and travel personality explores the people, places and hidden stories behind iconic global destinations.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Gritty Nobody ever said Pennsylvania was short on personality—and hometown pride takes a baffling but beloved form in Gritty, the Philly Flyers mascot.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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