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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
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Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, and more stars are stepping out in breezy sandals that maximize airflow without sacrificing style.
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The two music stars have publicly supported each other's projects over the years.
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The best office chairs on Amazon can fix that, ranging from our favorite overall, Herman Miller’s Aeron Office Chair, to ergonomic beauties from Branch, Flexispot, and Haworth that come cosigned by AD staffers.
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One of the beauties of sports is that fans are forced to pick a side, but there is a stark difference in cheering for your side and aggressively cheering against the opposition with zero form of decency.
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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.
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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.
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Big dreams may crash down to earth when daily reality gets involved.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tuba, or tubá, is one of many undersung wonders of tiny Colima state, a place that barely makes a blip on most international and even domestic tourists’ radar.
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For our weary eyeballs, strained and tired from long periods locked onto screens, rest and relaxation can do wonders.
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Its worse-sounding homicide figures are due to the ratio of deaths in a tiny population of less than a million people.
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Cropped tops are flattering on petite figures, so this sleeveless top will look amazing on you.
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Add the peaches, ginger and tarragon.
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Friday, June 26, Birthday Lunch, Oven Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, whole grain bread, peaches, cake, milk.
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