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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
Small-scale pieces at lower price points, add-on accessories and customization options were among the standouts, including categories like socks and small woolen accessories.
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Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
And the matchup will feature several standouts from Carolinas universities.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Here are some of the standouts.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Beyond bites, the coffee menu features standouts like the miso caramel latte and rosemary sea salt cortado.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks feature various former D-FW high school standouts on their rosters.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 25 Jan. 2026
Both have emerged as two of Team USA’s most compelling young winter sports standouts.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
There’s no shortage of impressive deals in Amazon’s sale section this week, but these 15 finds from $8 are true standouts.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The Celtics entered the fourth with momentum, though, thanks to two other consistent bench standouts.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
And the matchup will feature several standouts from Carolinas universities.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Here are some of the standouts.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Beyond bites, the coffee menu features standouts like the miso caramel latte and rosemary sea salt cortado.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks feature various former D-FW high school standouts on their rosters.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 25 Jan. 2026
Both have emerged as two of Team USA’s most compelling young winter sports standouts.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
There’s no shortage of impressive deals in Amazon’s sale section this week, but these 15 finds from $8 are true standouts.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The Celtics entered the fourth with momentum, though, thanks to two other consistent bench standouts.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
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One of hip-hop's highest charting stars of 2025, BigXthaPlug, fuses rap and country.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Taking its name from Don Winslow’s novella, Crime 101 stars Chris Hemsworth as Mike, a lone-wolf jewel thief operating along the Pacific Coast Highway.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Senior digital design editor Zoë Sessums snagged her wishbone chairs at a small antique sale in Maine, and after repairs to the paper cord seats, the Danish beauties were as good as new.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Visit in January for the best chance of enjoying these beauties in optimal wintry weather.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Macaulay Culkin is one of the first celebrities to pay tribute to Catherine O'Hara following her death on Friday.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bud Light’s Allen says no celebrities were harmed in the making of this commercial.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 When dreams collide with walls, craft a clear plan.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Through an annual induction ceremony and year-round programming, the Hall of Fame will celebrate athletic excellence and honor the players, teams and personalities who have shaped LA sports.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Do the allusions and shout-outs to current events and personalities seem a little too close for comfort?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Surrounding your garden with a hardware cloth fence and a shock wire on top will do wonders.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Every team needing a quarterback and watching Darnold’s rise wonders if busts-on-the-rise like Mac Jones and Malik Willis can do something similar.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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That set her apart from other South Korean first ladies – who traditionally were viewed as humble, behind-the-scenes figures.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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These students do not count toward the college's enrollment figures.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Using a slotted spoon, remove peaches from water; place directly into an ice water bath for one minute.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday, July 28, Beef Goulash, California veggies, whole grain dinner roll, peaches, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Standouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standouts. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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