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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
France has standouts from its 2018 World Cup win, but Spain has been experiencing a bit of a resurgence since winning its only title, in 2010.
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Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Raised in Diamond Bar, Caligiuri became a star at UCLA before eventually becoming one of the early standouts in Major League Soccer.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
This year’s standouts each brought unique strengths and inspiring qualities to their campuses, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Players of the year and Sentinel standouts are selected by the Sentinel staff with input from area coaches.
—Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
The lineup leans on recent festival-circuit standouts.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
The tiare flower and tamanu nut were the two standouts.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Those were some of the standouts in this year’s National Geographic Traveller UK photo competition.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The dinner menu spotlights the local bounty and skews Mediterranean with standouts such as the laffa (a chewier pita) with baba ganoush or a spicy carrot harissa dip and lamb sliders with mango jam and shallot pickle.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Raised in Diamond Bar, Caligiuri became a star at UCLA before eventually becoming one of the early standouts in Major League Soccer.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
This year’s standouts each brought unique strengths and inspiring qualities to their campuses, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Players of the year and Sentinel standouts are selected by the Sentinel staff with input from area coaches.
—Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
The lineup leans on recent festival-circuit standouts.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
The tiare flower and tamanu nut were the two standouts.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Those were some of the standouts in this year’s National Geographic Traveller UK photo competition.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The dinner menu spotlights the local bounty and skews Mediterranean with standouts such as the laffa (a chewier pita) with baba ganoush or a spicy carrot harissa dip and lamb sliders with mango jam and shallot pickle.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
Noun
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At the time, the former HSMTMTS stars had been broken up for a while, and Bassett moved on with Carpenter.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Statham is one of the world’s most successful action stars, with a global box office surpassing $8 billion across his career with such major franchises as The Meg, Fast & Furious, and The Beekeeper under hie belt.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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From cat-eye beauties to throwback, oversized statement makers, these glasses will take you from parade float to bar crawl in style (while elevating your ensembles year-round).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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There’s no doubt that Monroe was and continues to be one of the most influential beauties in our culture.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
1 June 2026
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Add our favorite white pants to your cart, then keep scrolling for more stylish picks inspired by celebrities.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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People are fixating on celebrities of all kinds, accusing singers of body-positive anthems of being hypocritical, rolling their eyes at athletes promoting weight loss drugs and whispering about the thinness of their favorite movie stars.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
29 May 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,
8 June 2026
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My husband, inspired by the radio dramas of his childhood, planned the trek with dreams of celebrating, if not re-creating, history.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Those keen on his appointment may well hope his approach to managing the squad’s difficult personalities can unlock a more effective way of motivating Madrid’s galacticos to put in the hard yards.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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One by one, many of the network’s most prominent on-air personalities have made their displeasure known, sinking morale among the rank-and-file and prompting leaks and internal frustration.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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Explore historic landmarks, cultural sites and natural wonders across the South that define the American story.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Fresh graduates have spent the past few years being told about the wonders of AI and watched seniors struggle to get a toehold in the labor market.—
Conor Sen,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Inspired by figures like Jack Greenberg, the longtime head of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Dan chose public service, centering his path on helping the underserved while challenging entrenched systems of inequality.—
Joel Rubin,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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An alliance of prominent French business, publishing and film figures has joined forces to revive one of the most storied venues in Paris cinephilia, with luxury house Chanel serving as lead partner behind the reopening of the historic Saint-Germain-des-Prés cinema.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Cherries, peaches, pears, nectarines and a variety of other fruits like jujubes (also known as Chinese dates) grow alongside greenhouse crops that stretch the season.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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Friday, June 26, Birthday Lunch, Oven Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, whole grain bread, peaches, cake, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Standouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standouts. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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