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 Revenue gains were concentrated among a smaller group of standouts, including World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, Overwatch, Roblox and Tencent’s international titles. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 Shin echoes many of these standouts, adding Altuzarra and Diotima into the mix. — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026 Senior Hollywood reporter Rebecca Keegan reviews the standouts. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026 Micky van de Ven, Conor Gallagher and Rodrigo Bentancur were standouts, too. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 The Roos loaded up on a couple of MLS academy standouts like Ian Witis-Hughes (who scored on Sunday) and Makhi Francis. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 Ritzy standouts include Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe; Marriott Vacation Club South Beach; and Marriott's Desert Spring Villas. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 All of the practice squad members were with the Falcons during the offseason program, including standouts in running backs Tyler Goodson and Cash Jones, tight end Jack Velling, linebacker Josh Woods and cornerback Darnay Holmes. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026 In addition to Pegula, standouts include Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova, Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, and Venus Williams. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
  1. stars
  2. beauties
  3. celebrities
  4. dreams
  5. personalities
  6. wonders
  7. figures
  8. peaches
Noun
  • How did Coco Gauff get the job done on a day of tussle for top stars?
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Off the runway, street style stars have started adapting the color trend to their own personal style.
    — Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of stars
Noun
  • Still, every spare inch is crammed with more than 32 different kinds of orchids imported from around the world, including such beauties as the flame-like Epidendrum radicans and the rare Dimorphorchis lowii.
    — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Beaded beauties Shells and semiprecious stones find life as statement necklaces and bangles at Hues of Hills, available at lifestyle boutique Vayu - Design for Living in New Delhi.
    — Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of beauties
Noun
  • Everything about this beating felt like a Hollywood Red Carpet event, with congressional leaders and celebrities lining the sidelines.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The pregame sidelines were packed five-people deep with celebrities (Livvy Dunne), NFL alumni (Justin Jefferson), recruits, other dignitaries and media members.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrities
Noun
  • Drawings, like dreams, can often feel open-ended, prompting a multiplicity of thoughts.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • This book inspires football players who are no longer active on the field to embrace life with a positive perception, maintaining their passion to continue pursuing their dreams and building a healthy personal and professional life.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of dreams
Noun
  • One-time Titans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is among the pregame, halftime and postgame personalities.
    — Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • They long have been slickly produced promotional weeks for presidential candidates, and even showcases for network personalities and promotion.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • The Scene The Bayeux Tapestry, which went on display in the British Museum this week, is one of the wonders of the medieval world.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Frustrated and slightly panicked, Hannah explains that this has happened before and wonders if she’s broken.
    — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of wonders
Noun
  • Webb figures he's got the best of both worlds, having his play-calling mentor by his side and squaring off against defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and Denver's stout defense all summer.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The precise figures go unpublished, all wrapped up in one big commercial total in the accounts, but there is unlikely to be a bigger deal of its kind in the Premier League.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of figures
Noun
  • The reliable farmers’ market isn’t about picking out the best peaches or produce, but about building relationships and connecting with your community.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The more than a century-old farm sells apples, peaches, cider, treats and wine.
    — Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of peaches

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