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
Of the thousands of models that walked hundreds of fashion shows, nine new faces stood out. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 Although the Kritzers have always stood out for their height, that’s not what stands out to Kaisling. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
Among the rooms here, the standouts are the six signature suites, tucked into the roomier piano nobile. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026 One YouTube standout, which also features K-pop stars, is Nego King. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 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
  • In more advanced cases, tissue may protrude through the vaginal opening.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The semiaquatic predator’s eyes would have also protruded from the skull, similar to the Indian gharial, because the eye sockets were raised like a telescope, Burke added.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of protrude
Noun
  • Of late, Holloway’s inspirations have included figures from history, music stars, actors and socialites such as the Duke of Windsor, Bryan Ferry and Charlie Watts.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • George Pullar stars, co-writes with Taylor Danworth and produces with Michael Lawrence, John Molloy and Suzanne Walker.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of star
Noun
  • The Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Gift Guide offers party outfits for women, holiday dressing for men, as well as beauty products, and gifts priced under $200, among other products.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In the film, Thị Mầu is a gifted young beauty hemmed in by rigid custom and the demands of her family.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of beauty
Verb
  • Some, including the Idaho Potato Commission, swear that the way a baked potato is opened affects the texture, eschewing a knife for a fork to gently poke a plus sign into the surface.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • From ceviche and poke to pasta and tacos, the menu revolves around the catch of the day, which is sourced from local markets.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of poke
Noun
  • The power and presumptive veracity of celebrity statements and/or accusations; 2.
    — Janelle Ash , Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Here's how style experts and celebrities style the brown boots trend for fall, starting with timeless pairings and making our way up to trickier combos.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrity
Noun
  • There are cellars with vintages dating back to the 1880s and old wine caves covered in mildew and mold, which were a dream for a wine lover like me.
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Bilal, who wrote, directed and co-produced the film, said a French theatrical run was a dream come true.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of dream
Verb
  • What has stuck out to some locals is the demographics of those opposing the data center.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The Lotte sticks out from its Downtown surroundings, the shiny glass of the tower skyrocketing up from the otherwise ordinary city streets.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of stick out
Noun
  • There’s the menagerie of found object ephemera that provides a sense of intimacy and personality (look for the wild bit of art hanging in the spa entrance).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Piane’s compositions provided a foundation for contestants to showcase their personalities, give memorable performances and embrace the camp and theatricality that became hallmarks of the franchise.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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