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noun

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Recent Examples of stand out
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. 4. 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 See All Example Sentences for stand out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Perhaps the star of the show truck is Iveco’s xCursor 13 engine which produces 500 hp and 2200Nm of torque.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Held under the stars at an outdoor closing ceremony in Riccione, Italy, the awards brought together shows and stars from around the world following a week of screenings and talks.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • Along the way, stop to stroll through quaint villages, tour fascinating historic sites and soak up the natural beauty of the region.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Rihanna’s lilac mani couldn’t be simpler, and that’s the beauty of it.
    Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Progress with Canada has been a roller coaster, with the U.S. president poking at the nation’s northern neighbor and repeatedly suggesting it would be absorbed as a U.S. state.
    Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
  • Johnson immediately returned to social media Wednesday night to post a series of rambling videos discussing his arrest and seemingly poking at Rogan without addressing him directly.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The 61-year-old billionaire and the 55-year-old former TV journalist will reportedly tie the knot during a three-day wedding extravaganza in Venice, Italy, next week with numerous high-profile guests, including celebrities, politicians and business leaders.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • Ps ur avocado toast is on the long list of reasons why ur my dream wife.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 26 June 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Professional Photo: Use a high-quality, professional headshot that reflects your personality—and make sure to smile.
    Jay Garcia, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The impact on daily life Being able to communicate in real-time, with one's own voice and personality, is a game-changer for people living with paralysis.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025

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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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