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
Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
Tara Regio, in particular, stands out as one of the moon's most intriguing areas.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 21 July 2025
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
Some standout features include a breathable upper, superior arch support, a slip-resistant outsole, and a padded midsole.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
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Verb
This unlined tote stands out for its simple, oversized silhouette that’s both sturdy and easy to travel with.
—Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
Tara Regio, in particular, stands out as one of the moon's most intriguing areas.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 21 July 2025
Noun
Now all Hollywood has to do is deliver box office winners — whether comic book reboots or arthouse standouts from Paul Thomas Anderson and Yorgos Lanthimos — that more consistently draw consumers to theaters, however much recession worries overhang the wider economy.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
Some standout features include a breathable upper, superior arch support, a slip-resistant outsole, and a padded midsole.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
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In Khao Yai National Park near Kong Kaeo Waterfall, for example, researchers found a robber fly attached to the bottom of a leaf with small flower-like growths protruding from its head, thorax and abdomen, earning the new fungus the name Ophiocordyceps floriformis.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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Wilson was sporting a welt on the protruding bone on his left wrist after the game, which quickly received a wrap from the team’s medical staff.—
Chris Biderman
July 8,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
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Unlike with Batman, which has lured major stars, the directors and producers of Superman movies have generally cast young, strapping unknowns, a certain blankness as the baseline for both Kal-El and Clark Kent.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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Previous Lumiere honorees include some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese, Jane Fonda, Francis Ford Coppola, Quentin Tarantino, and Tim Burton, alongside European stars, such as Isabelle Huppert and Catherine Deneuve.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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There’s a rare beauty in waking up to the reddish-orange glow of the morning sun over lush vineyards after a good night’s sleep under a twinkling night sky.—
Rafael Peña,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Send Vogue’s senior beauty & wellness editor an email at beauty@vogue.com.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
14 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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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Angelina Liu,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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But the real stars of the program weren’t celebrities.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Gellar's appearance comes first, during a creepy dream sequence.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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The fun part about bringing back the character, Helen Shivers, for a nightmarish dream sequence is that the star who played her, Sarah Michelle Gellar, is also Prinze’s longtime wife.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Yet what stuck out the most to me was Billy Graham’s regrets toward the end of his life and ministry career, which the book and subsequent interviews revealed, concerning the evangelist’s relationship with politics.—
Stephen Mitchell,
Baltimore Sun,
14 July 2025
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His single-mindedness stuck out to his fellow students.—
Ben Brubaker,
Wired News,
13 July 2025
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Renegade Paws Rescue's honest assessment of Igor's personality garnered the attention of thousands of animal lovers, who shared the post over 35,000 times.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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As a media personality, Bongino spent years cultivating an impressive following on the right, many of whom remain behind him in this current fight.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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