Synonyms of standouts

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stars
• celebrities
• personalities
• figures
• notables
• superstars
• dignitaries
• heroes
• luminaries
• names
• VIPs
• personages
• favorites
• notabilities
• celebs
• lights
• causes célèbres
• icons
• megastars
• idols
• notorieties
• somebodies
• worthies
• heartthrobs
• immortals
• magnates
• eminences
• pillars
• monuments
• bigwigs
• barons
• demigods
• moguls
• big shots
• nabobs
• kahunas
• panjandrums

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nobodies
• lightweights
• mediocrities
• noncelebrities
• has-beens

2

as in beauties

something very good of its kind

his debut novel was a standout in an otherwise lackluster year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beauties
• dreams
• wonders
• peaches
• doozies
• gems
• humdingers
• beauts
• rippers
• marvels
• corkers
• sweethearts
• dillies
• daisies
• dandies
• hot stuff
• pippins
• snorters
• knockouts
• jewels
• honeys
• prodigies
• crackerjacks
• pips
• ripsnorters
• lulus
• phenomena
• hummers
• lollapaloozas
• sensations
• nifties
• jim-dandies
• sockdolagers
• bee's knees
• treasures
• crown jewels
• diamonds
• plums
• pearls
• catches
• imperials

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disappointments
• failures
• losers
• duds
• lemons
• turkeys
• flops
• busts
• stinkers
• letdowns

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of standouts

Among the recent late-round standouts are a pair of 2025 fifth-round picks (Phillips and Trader), a 2025 seventh-round pick (defensive lineman Zeek Biggers), and a 2024 sixth-round pick (Washington). — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Concierge Peter Buday and his team are the standouts, fizzing with advice and information—about where to find the best bars, and other discoveries. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Coach Andy Reid had been asked Friday about offense tackle Kahlil Benson, who has been one of the camp standouts, and Reid’s answer about building toward the season applies to all the young players on the roster. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

Flagstaff also has an impressive culinary and lodging scene, with standouts like Shift Kitchen & Bar and the High Country Motor Lodge providing comfortable counterparts to the city’s great outdoors. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

Top teams have top linebackers, and representing the City Section is De’Andre Kirkpatrick from Crenshaw, a San Diego State commit who one day has the chance to be compared to former Crenshaw standouts Hayes Pullard and Daiyan Henley. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

The two sophomore standouts are tight end Noah Tarrant, who transferred from El Paso, and running back Brayden Boults, who previously played at Crestwood High School in South Carolina. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2026

Despite the offense’s recent success, the defense has had some standouts as well. — Mike Kaye july 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

The Raptors also signed veteran forward Kyle Anderson and drafted Santa Clara forward Allen Graves, who was one of the biggest standouts in the Las Vegas Summer League, with the 19th overall pick. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026