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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2
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
The personalized result made the original Tangee lipstick stand out. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 There are a number of sequences in the film that really stand out. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
Another standout was Gunna’s striking Cartier Crash Skeleton. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026 And in the second half, the game turned into a duel between standout QBs each making his sixth college start. — Pj Green september 27, Kansas City Star, 27 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
  • Ping Ping, the male, has dark black circles around his eyes, while Fu Shuang, the female, has a forehead that protrudes a bit, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • As has the part where Reacher uses his left paw with two nails protruding from the palm as a makeshift Wolverine/Freddy Krueger stabbin’ hand.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of protrude
Noun
  • There’s also a large firepit for cuddling up under the stars with a cocktail or two.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Thomas is also betting big on his own go-to-market skills, having led the digital expansion of Dude Wipes over the last five years, as well as his partner’s star power and the brand’s custom formulas, which present a uniquely floral scent.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of star
Noun
  • Fontanez is certainly striking while the iron is hot, as interest in men’s beauty continues to rise at a rapid clip.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Why Shop With Us Irene Richardson is an editor at InStyle, covering fashion and beauty trends.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of beauty
Verb
  • Sometimes only the tips of the reeds and the seed heads were visible, poking above the murky water, and other times the reeds stood fully exposed, with a clear view of crabs clambering around their bases.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Video posted to social media showed one car nearly submerged, with just its sunroof poking above the water, as people moved other vehicles farther from the rising tides.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of poke
Noun
  • Swift appeared on Norton’s BBC show – which famously has an eclectic mix of celebrity guests each week — last October, appearing alongside Gleeson, Lee, Turner-Smith, Murphy and Capaldi.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • With celebrity guests arriving in droves to celebrate the grand opening party, excitement is at an all-time high, but so are the expectations.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrity
Noun
  • The hoarder’s house functions as the deferred dream, the repository of all frustration.
    — Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Each contestant must pitch, prototype and perfect their dream dish with their creations then stress-tested for taste, kitchen feasibility, and trialled with real customers, to win a place on the menu.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of dream
Verb
  • One stuck out, an inmate around Pendley’s age who had accidentally killed a man in a bar fight while defending his wife.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In another close-up, the model stuck out her tongue while showing off her manicure and holding up her credentials from the event.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of stick out
Noun
  • Useful feedback can sharpen the execution without flattening the personality.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Besties in Haunted High will debut globally on October 13 comprising six 30-minute episodes, following the online personalities as their school’s empty Halloween dance turns into a nightmare.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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