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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
Kids programming accounted for nearly 22 percent of all Netflix viewing last year, the streamer says, and Gabby’s is among its standouts.
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
The town-famous river otters and the immersive 19th-century settlers’ ranch are standouts, but the in-house raptors are the true stars.
—Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
With all those factors combined, this year’s standouts will give you plenty to talk about long after the smoke has cleared.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Players of the year and Sentinel standouts are selected by the Sentinel staff with input from area coaches.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Kansas baseball standouts Tyson LeBlanc, Dominic Voegele and Brady Ballinger have been invited to attend the 2026 MLB Draft Combine, which will take place from June 23-26 at Chase Field, the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, MLB headquarters announced Monday.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
The five California standouts were named during Monday’s annual Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony at the Lyric Opera in Chicago.
—Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
For dinner, standouts included a superb chicken cordon bleu, polar fjord haddock with Parmesan polenta, and an always-available filet cooked to perfection.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Rookie first-round pick Caleb Downs and trade acquisition Dee Winters were among the defensive standouts at Tuesday’s practice, while cornerback Cobie Durant made a diving interception on the first play of 7-on-7 work against Dak Prescott.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
The town-famous river otters and the immersive 19th-century settlers’ ranch are standouts, but the in-house raptors are the true stars.
—Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
With all those factors combined, this year’s standouts will give you plenty to talk about long after the smoke has cleared.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Players of the year and Sentinel standouts are selected by the Sentinel staff with input from area coaches.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Kansas baseball standouts Tyson LeBlanc, Dominic Voegele and Brady Ballinger have been invited to attend the 2026 MLB Draft Combine, which will take place from June 23-26 at Chase Field, the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, MLB headquarters announced Monday.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
The five California standouts were named during Monday’s annual Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony at the Lyric Opera in Chicago.
—Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
For dinner, standouts included a superb chicken cordon bleu, polar fjord haddock with Parmesan polenta, and an always-available filet cooked to perfection.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Rookie first-round pick Caleb Downs and trade acquisition Dee Winters were among the defensive standouts at Tuesday’s practice, while cornerback Cobie Durant made a diving interception on the first play of 7-on-7 work against Dak Prescott.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
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Keith hailed from Tennessee and worked with music’s biggest stars, including Beyoncé and Drake.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Angel Reese with Reebok, Breanna Stewart with Puma, Sabrina Ionescu with Nike and A’ja Wilson with Nike are the other active WNBA stars with signature sneakers.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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From bluebirds to woodpeckers to hummingbirds, these avian beauties add music and movement to yards and gardens all throughout the South.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Check out Bond's current offerings on Moda Operandi, including pieces that caught our eye like the Mystic necklace, a tassel-like beaded number that's great for adding sparkle to your décolletage, or the Ophelia earrings, a truly unique set of dangling amethyst beauties.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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There were 3,000 people on the plaza at the June 18 Obama Presidential Center grand opening ceremony, with almost too many celebrities to count.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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While celebrities tend to promote their upcoming projects, at its core, the show is a lighthearted conversation that has inspired viral memes and GIFs.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Big dreams may crash down to earth when daily reality gets involved.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Daeron Targaryen Daeron Targaryen, otherwise known as Daeron the Drunkard, is a bookish and melancholy Targaryen prince known for his prophetic dreams.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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The Best Cruises For Every Traveler Cruise lines have distinct personalities, so picking the right cruise line is the first step to finding the right cruise.—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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What makes the show defy expectations, though, is the aw-shucks personalities of the young British duo at its core, improbably named Richard Young and Sam Strange.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
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For a day trip, casually head to one of the world’s natural wonders, only 18 miles away, to Yellowstone National Park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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My polite humbleness had worked wonders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
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The figures involved in setting up the fight are Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh, Ring Magazine and Saudi entertainment group Sela as well as broadcaster Netflix.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The project, the National Garden of American Heroes, is slated to feature 250 statues of historical figures from America’s past who have contributed to the nation's cultural, scientific, economic, and political heritage, commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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This one pairs peaches and honey for a lusciously cool treat.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Grilled peaches brushed with Basil Hayden Toast, brown sugar and wagyu tallow glaze, also finished with blue cheese crumbles.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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“Standouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standouts. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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