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
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
The companies that stand out will not simply be the ones using the most advanced systems.
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Goran Paun,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
Harry Kane, who's been a standout on England's national team, spurred the conversation.
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Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
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China stands out as the leader, building more submarines than any other country and quickly rolling out new designs.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
The companies that stand out will not simply be the ones using the most advanced systems.
—
Goran Paun,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Noun
There was strong bidding for a handful of standout works—including two sumptuous still lifes by Jan van Huysum—even as buyers passed on three lots and a fourth was withdrawn before reaching the block.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
Harry Kane, who's been a standout on England's national team, spurred the conversation.
—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
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The skinny braids wrapped the bottom of the bun, while the thicker braids dressed the top, forming a cylinder shape that protruded from the crown of her head.
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The apartment's one window, protruding from the zinc roof, faces west, putting it in direct sun from midday to dusk.
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The garment, rooted in West Asian culture, has been embraced with open arms by resortwear for decades, especially once it was brought into Western fashion in the 1950s by stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy.
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All three games of series were sellouts — a testament to the fandom of the two-time defending World Series champions and the team’s international baseball star, Ohtani.
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There’s nothing more satisfying than a poolside lunch or candlelit dinner on the beach, where your three courses total up to less than 600 calories and are still doing your brain, beauty, and microbiome good.
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All of our differences, all of our uniqueness, that’s the beauty, ya’ll.
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Perched on a finger of land that pokes into Lebanon, Metula is usually crowded with tourists this time of year.
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The second is a vent which pokes out above your clothes, to move warm air away from you.
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
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With so much else to rebuild, a baseball season in 2026 seemed like more than a dream.
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Their dream houses have ocean views, swimming pools and four or more bedrooms, which may be hard to find.
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Near the middle of the group stands a pint-size teenage Vicky, pale and bleach-blond, sticking out like a sore thumb.
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Everything impacts winning and that’s one of the really big things that sticks out to me.
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The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
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The biggest of big media — from Amazon to Fox and Tubi to Netflix — are aggressively courting creators for deals as marketers scramble to tap into the heat around personalities who ply their trade on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and the like.
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