Synonyms of stand out

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verb

as in to protrude

to extend outward beyond a usual point

the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protrude
• poke
• stick out
• bulge
• swell
• project
• jut
• bunch
• overhang
• pouch
• beetle
• pout
• billow
• start
• balloon
• extend
• pooch
• dome
• bag
• belly
• stretch
• blow up
• lengthen
• expand
• inflate
• dilate
• distend
• mushroom
• snowball
• elongate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contract
• shrink
• compress
• condense
• constrict

standout

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noun

ˈstand-ˌau̇t 

1

as in star

a person who is widely known and usually much talked about

several standouts from showbiz were at the gala

Synonyms & Similar Words

• star
• celebrity
• personality
• notable
• superstar
• name
• hero
• cause célèbre
• light
• dignitary
• celeb
• luminary
• personage
• VIP
• icon
• notoriety
• somebody
• cause celebre
• megastar
• favorite
• figure
• notability
• ikon
• worthy
• heartthrob
• idol
• pillar
• monument
• magnate
• immortal
• eminence
• mogul
• demigod
• baron
• bigwig
• nabob
• kahuna
• big shot
• panjandrum

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nobody
• lightweight
• has-been
• noncelebrity
• mediocrity

2

as in beauty

something very good of its kind

his debut novel was a standout in an otherwise lackluster year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beauty
• dream
• marvel
• wonder
• something else
• peach
• gem
• beaut
• phenomenon
• doozy
• doozie
• sweetheart
• humdinger
• ripsnorter
• crackajack
• hot stuff
• crackerjack
• ripper
• corker
• sockdologer
• knockout
• daisy
• jewel
• doozer
• nifty
• dandy
• snorter
• lollapalooza
• pip
• cat's meow
• sensation
• pippin
• prodigy
• dilly
• honey
• sockdolager
• hummer
• lulu
• jim-dandy
• bee's knees
• diamond
• catch
• plum
• treasure
• crown jewel
• pearl
• imperial

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disappointment
• failure
• lemon
• loser
• bust
• turkey
• flop
• letdown
• dud
• stinker

Examples of stand out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

College Ave stands out from other online MBA student loan lenders for its quick application process and variety of loan terms to choose from, including five-, eight-, 10- and 15-year terms. —Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024

Hurricane Ernesto stands out in Bermuda's hurricane history for hitting in mid-August, since most of the islands's past storms have come in September and October, Lowry reported. —Andrew Freedman, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024

Noun

The standout from Texas Christian made some plays as a rookie but was better known for his unreliable hands. —Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024

From must-have gadgets to trending beauty essentials and stylish home decor, these standout picks capture attention for all the right reasons. —Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2024