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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

standout

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in beauty
something very good of its kind his debut novel was a standout in an otherwise lackluster year

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stand out
Verb
Other peculiar features make Teghaza 001 stand out from Martian meteorites. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026 One that stands out to me is the game between the Trail Blazers and the Lakers. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
Fragrance was once again a standout, up 20%, driven by Le Labo, Tom Ford, Jo Malone London, and Kilian Paris. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026 Previously committed to Texas State, the Iowa Colony standout saw his recruitment blew up at the start of his senior season. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 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
  • Once fished to the brink of extinction globally, sand tiger sharks, that iconic aquarium shark with a jaw of protruding, jagged teeth that only a mother could love, have been increasing in the Boston Harbor over the last decade.
    — Asia London Palomba, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The face is a glossy black plastic with the exterior lenses slightly protruding, keeping the front from looking like a single flat surface.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of protrude
Noun
  • Antetokounmpo’s Heat co-star Bam Adebayo scored just four points in Monday’s half before going on to finish with 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the field and 1-of-2 shooting on threes, nine rebounds and four assists.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The basketball expert also worked on two books with NBA star Charles Barkley.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of star
Noun
  • The model for the painting (disputed by some historians) was allegedly Simonetta Vespucci (née Cattaneo), a renowned beauty in Florentine high society whom Botticelli greatly admired.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The company additionally toyed with the beauty category via collaborations, the latest of which launched with K-beauty brand Amuse earlier this year.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of beauty
Verb
  • But with just a step to her other side or a shake of her head on stage, the near-auburn shade moves to the forefront, with dimensional pieces of golden blonde poking through.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In the close-up clip, the Gossip Girl actress’ face is completely covered except for her eyes, nose and lips poking through a white face mask.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of poke
Noun
  • His work with Leonard eventually led him to work for British Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and several of Leonard’s celebrity clients, including Twiggy, Jackie Onassis and Mick Jagger, per The Times.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
  • There are 92 handheld options in total, some named after politicians and celebrities, like the Jackie Chan—bulgogi, cilantro, avocado, lettuce, jalapeños, and onions, served on a roll or hero.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of celebrity
Noun
  • California dreams and nightmares The Cheesecake Factory is a punchline.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • On the floor beside him, the dog was feebly pursuing some quarry in a dream.
    — Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of dream
Verb
  • Glide bombs have left craters, and the tail fins of shells stick out of the asphalt like flowers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Downey vogues as the pair walks in the video, while Pascal sticks out his tongue and laughs.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of stick out
Noun
  • In some cases, the contenders have made statements many Jews perceive as antisemitic or who have alliances with personalities known for statements widely viewed as antisemitic.
    — Tovah Lazaroff, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In many ways, the joy of playing Mary is that different actors bring different aspects and personality nuances to the role.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of personality

Browse Nearby Words

stand on
stand out
standout
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of abandon

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Old-Timey Vehicles

The Words of the Week - Nov. 6

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
woman sitting on floor holding book in front of her face on pink background
Famous Novels, Last Lines Quiz Needless to say, spoiler alert.
See All