STANDOUTS Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

standouts

noun

plural of standout

as in stars

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 beauties

something very good of its kind his debut novel was a standout in an otherwise lackluster year

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Recent Examples of standouts From creator ecosystems and guerrilla marketing by non-sponsors to unexpected viral standouts, this year's tournament delivered a masterclass in what actually moves consumers. — Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 And four of those six rookie standouts were first-round picks. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 The standouts are strong, but Daughter From Hell also has filler moments that get lost in the 16-song mix. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 20 July 2026 At Citizens Bank Park, the standouts include the Pat LaFrieda steak sandwich, Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabfries, Manco & Manco boardwalk-style pizza and Federal Donuts & Chicken. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 After weeks of searching to complete its roster, JHX Hoops added four non-KU alumni, including former Washburn standouts and Kansas natives Jacob Hanna and Andrew Orr. — Latif Love july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 The responses were an All-Star collection, with a few predictable standouts. — Chad Jennings, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Here are a few standouts for savoring the ideal summer scoop. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 The hospitality suite and shuttle service, for example, were standouts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

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Noun

The returning stars include Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James Marsden, Kelsey Grammer, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn and Channing Tatum.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
Located just steps from Reims' majestic cathedral, his restaurant has earned two Michelin stars while establishing relationships with many of the region's most respected champagne producers.

— Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

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Noun

California naturalist John Muir compared the two valleys’ beauties, but that was before Hetch Hetchy Valley was transformed by the O’Shaughnessy Dam into a massive reservoir.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Shopping market editor Kate McGregor’s new favorite sheets, these scalloped percale beauties from Rebecca Udall, are 50% off right now.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026

Definition of beauties

Noun

Meta seems to be going for a broad consumer play, recruiting celebrities for advertisements but dealing with backlash around privacy concerns.

— Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Karan Johar returns to host the season, in which 21 celebrities from various fields will compete in a game built around trust, betrayal and deception.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026

Definition of celebrities

Noun

And if the personalities are painted in broad strokes, the performances, particularly by Condor and Newton, create a resonant enough emotional palette.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
The Los Angeles actor captures the easygoing professionalism that often places him between the clashing personalities of Shaw and Dreyfuss.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Definition of personalities

Noun

Because the color mashup makes a bold statement on its own, there’s no need to go overboard with accessories; ivory pumps and a matching purse work wonders here.

— Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 23 July 2026
They had just been relegated to what is now the Championship and Joe Royle, who had worked wonders with consecutive promotions, had run out of steam.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of wonders

Noun

Headline figures such as tasks completed, queries handled or hours saved can look impressive while concealing errors, rework, poor customer outcomes and escalating operating expenses.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Amkor Technology — Shares dropped 7% as the semiconductor packaging and testing provider gets set to report quarterly figures after the stock market closes.

— Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of figures

Noun

Summer is the best time to dine out in Denver, when farm-to-table restaurants become abundant with fresh Colorado produce such as Rocky Ford melons, Olathe sweet corn and Palisade peaches.

— Beth Rankin, Denver Post, 27 July 2026
Made with peaches, blueberries, cucumber, and basil, this salad is a sleeper hit.

— Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 23 July 2026

Definition of peaches

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