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
Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
During his three seasons at LSU, a school known for its exceptional tight ends and defensive backs, Taylor’s play stood out.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
One of the standout looks from the tour is her LED dress, created by Japanese brand Anrealage, which features approximately 35,000 full-color LEDs that continuously transform to match the song’s progression.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Verb
From day one, Miriam stood out as the only Israeli restaurant offering a full-service experience—not just falafel or fast food.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
During his three seasons at LSU, a school known for its exceptional tight ends and defensive backs, Taylor’s play stood out.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
Noun
In everyday use, the two standout improvements are the enhanced contrast and faster processing.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
One of the standout looks from the tour is her LED dress, created by Japanese brand Anrealage, which features approximately 35,000 full-color LEDs that continuously transform to match the song’s progression.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
Verb
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But in May 2023, while out for a run, the New Hampshire native noticed something strange: a large bump protruding from her abdomen.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The actor shared memories of the time his balls unwittingly protruded out of his boxer briefs during an off-Broadway production, on the latest episode of the SmartLess podcast.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Pirates star Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double to put the team up 4-3 in the bottom of the inning when players from his team frantically tried to alert umpires and security the fan was on the warning track.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Steel previously represented rap star Young Thug during his RICO trial.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Case in point: the rapper and singer has only been to two Met Galas, but both her fashion and beauty looks have cemented themselves as some of the most memorable to date.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
3 May 2025
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Shein has already raised its prices, with its top 100 products in the beauty and health category seeing an average increase of 51%, Bloomberg reported.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Several viewers have shared their own opinions on what the goldendoodle's decision to stay downstairs with the man means, while others have expressed how similarly their own pets behave, or poked fun at the viral moment, causing joy among viewers.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The actor also poked fun at his name in a pre-show interview with Pat’s daughter, Maggie Sajak, after thanking her for saying it correctly.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Her firm, which is ranked among the top 50 trademark law firms in the country, has represented clients ranging from early-stage founders to celebrities like Twista and Sierra Gates.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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And this week: A (French, bien sûr) series about Antonin Carême, the world’s first celebrity chef — and possible Napoleonic-era spy.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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Career experts agree dream jobs and large salaries don't always come right away.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Below, Francis reflects back on his most memorable moments onstage and looks forward to his dream career.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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As mentioned, Canon opted for 24MP resolution for the EOS R1, a figure that sticks out when weighed against alternatives with more pixels.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2025
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What were the things in life and dreams that stuck out for you optically or graphically?—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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General Hospital isn't typically a place Americans might get a glimpse of a future presidential candidate, but that happened this week when ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made a surprise return to the long-running drama.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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After his quick intervention following Webb’s injury, Van Nistelrooy said the club will miss Vardy’s personality.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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