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
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
More than a decade later, Cassetta’s relationship with the yard has resulted in standouts such as the 227-foot Spectre, 207-foot Metis (now Artisan), and 353-foot Luminosity.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
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Verb
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.
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Goran Paun,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Noun
The geopolitical backdrop makes this Independence Day a standout, too.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
More than a decade later, Cassetta’s relationship with the yard has resulted in standouts such as the 227-foot Spectre, 207-foot Metis (now Artisan), and 353-foot Luminosity.
—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
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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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All door handles in the ward are metal levers flush with the door, rather than protruding, to prevent patients from using them as ligature points.
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The federation has been successful in luring top names like Hakimi, 2026 UEFA Champions League winner with Paris Saint-Germain, but not with others like Spanish star Laime Yamal, who chose to represent the country of his birth.
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Check out the incredible highlights from AJ Dybantsa’s freshman season that have the BYU star poised to compete for the top pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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His belief in functional beauty can be found throughout the hotel’s 14 suites, which wow with their industrial bones, Nordic design staples, and soulful bronze figures by sculptor Hanne Varming.
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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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Roberts greets groups of guests and celebrities with enthusiasm, engages them in conversation and poses for pictures.
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For those who have endured it, the lottery curse is more akin to spending a few weeks of your life in celebrity hell.
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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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