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
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
With bold colors, playful throwbacks, and a dose of DIY spirit, three home trends across Etsy’s marketplace stand out for defining culture and style throughout the years.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
Former Iowa State standout Haliburton went 0-for-6 from the field (0-for-4 from 3) in 34 minutes.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2025
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Verb
Kevin Love outplayed his father, but Stan Love’s association with the Beach Boys stood out.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
With bold colors, playful throwbacks, and a dose of DIY spirit, three home trends across Etsy’s marketplace stand out for defining culture and style throughout the years.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Noun
Other standout features include its high-quality build and materials, IP68 rating, sharp 6.1-inch OLED screen, outstanding battery life, wireless charging, custom Apple C1 modem, and support for Apple Intelligence.
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—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
Former Iowa State standout Haliburton went 0-for-6 from the field (0-for-4 from 3) in 34 minutes.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
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The first-gen roam the mainland naked because of the idea that their clothes disintegrated long ago, and their appearances are characterized by veins that protrude from their body in revolting knots.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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After making sure the point is protruding slightly from one side of the bait, take the extra few seconds to remove scales all around the point.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
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There’s also nothing like a night under the undisrupted stars of the mountain sky.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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That would be an interesting star to add to a solid rotation for 2026 that will include Sonny Gray and Matthew Liberatore.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Hosted by luxury natural hair brand Camille Rose (Black owned, by the way) and sponsored by Wells Fargo, the festival has become a go-to celebration of Black beauty, creativity and community.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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Formally brilliant, the pieces have been in love with beauty and have cautiously flirted with representation.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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Cunningham came to the defense of her teammate Clark, retaliating with less than a minute left on the clock after, earlier in the game, the Fever's superstar player was poked in the eye and then knocked to the ground by two separate Sun players.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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As Clark backed Sheldon down at the top of the key, Sheldon poked Clark in the eye.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 June 2025
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To date, Anderson’s Bookshop has hosted scores of big names authors, personalities and celebrities.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Ps ur avocado toast is on the long list of reasons why ur my dream wife.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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There are still a handful of dream sequences and surreal interludes that seem to want to underscore the show’s deep psychological curiosity, and its unwillingness to be an easy watch.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
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Fellow lifeguards found the young woman lying on the ground near the lifeguard stand with an umbrella stake through her left shoulder and sticking out the back of her arm by about a foot, Asbury Park Fire Chief Kevin Keddy told Fox News Digital.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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She was found on the ground near the lifeguard stand with an umbrella stake that had pierced the front of her left shoulder and was sticking out the back of her arm by about 1 foot, Asbury Park Fire Chief Kevin Keddy told ABC News.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
25 June 2025
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Advertisement Rutte, 58, brings an idiosyncratic mix of experience and personality to the job of saving the alliance.—
Adam Rasmi,
Time,
20 June 2025
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That has included writers like Matt Yglesias, TV personalities, like Terry Moran and Katie Couric, and authors like James Patterson, with many prioritizing video.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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