standouts

noun

plural of standout
1
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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2
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 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 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 There’s no shortage of deals in Amazon’s sale section right now, but these under-$25 finds are true standouts. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 Rebekkah Brunson and Lindsay Whalen, two standouts in the Lynx championship quartet, now share the sideline with Reeve as assistants. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 9 July 2026 Many of the standouts from the 2026 squad, including names like Tillman, Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi, will still be under 30. — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 On paper, England holds the clear advantage in talent, led by Premier League standouts, whereas Mexico’s spearhead is Julián Quiñones, the top scorer in the Saudi League. — Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
  1. stars
  2. beauties
  3. celebrities
  4. dreams
  5. personalities
  6. wonders
  7. figures
  8. peaches
Noun
  • Emma is played by different actresses over the course of the series (Jessica Reynolds, Brenda Blethyn) alongside a cast of talented co-stars.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • The epic stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, whose long journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War reunites him with his wife, Penelope (Anne Hathaway), and son, Telemachus (Tom Holland).
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026
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Noun
  • These low-maintenance garden beauties require less pruning, deadheading, and pest management to keep them looking good.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 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, 1 July 2026
Definition of beauties
Noun
  • During his tenure, Rousteing spearheaded the creation of the ‘Balmain Army’, a diverse and influential community of models, influencers, and celebrities that included figures such as the Kardashians.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026
  • Among the celebrities watching from VIP boxes were Shakira and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of celebrities
Noun
  • Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • So many players go into a World Cup wide-eyed, full of hopes and dreams, and leave it a few weeks later feeling utterly crushed.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of dreams
Noun
  • Several members of the family have been noted personalities in arts and culture.
    — Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
  • This artistry is perhaps most evident during character introductions, key in short fiction, when personalities must enter the page memorably enough to keep track of but quickly enough not to derail momentum.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • However, the vast majority had very little to do with the park’s natural wonders.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
  • Even inexpensive and innocuous items, such as a cord cover and a key bowl, can work wonders for you in your mission to tidy up your home.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Definition of wonders
Noun
  • During his tenure, Rousteing spearheaded the creation of the ‘Balmain Army’, a diverse and influential community of models, influencers, and celebrities that included figures such as the Kardashians.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026
  • The narrative centers on the early careers and shifting dynamic between legendary figures Cao Cao and Yuan Shao as political corruption, peasant rebellions, and personal ambitions push the capital of Luoyang into absolute chaos.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 July 2026
Definition of figures
Noun
  • Use up the last of those fresh summer peaches on this crowd-pleasing fruit cobbler recipe that only calls for six ingredients.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
  • The easiest way to peel peaches is by using the blanch and shock method, which makes the skins slide right off.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of peaches

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“Standouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standouts. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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