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
• corkers
• marvels
• sweethearts
• dillies
• daisies
• dandies
• hot stuff
• pippins
• snorters
• knockouts
• jewels
• honeys
• crackerjacks
• prodigies
• pips
• ripsnorters
• lulus
• phenomena
• hummers
• lollapaloozas
• nifties
• sensations
• 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

Other red carpet standouts included Kendall Jenner, Jessica Biel and Teyana Taylor. — Deputy Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Among the standouts were draped striped poplin shirts, polos with contrasting trim and a coat in leather marquetry. — Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026

Consumers will find seasonal standouts like the Ugg women’s Goldenstar Evelina Clogs, women’s Classic Ultra Mini Western Embroidered Boots and women’s Nikia Crochet Fluff Zip-Up Jacket. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Most of the Mustangs' standouts were playing both ways in that Class 6A Division II regional semifinal playoff game, but Jay trailed powerhouse Dripping Springs by just seven points at halftime. — Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026

Other standouts include Manon Gage as a trouble-making hippie; a very hungry brown bear; Joy Suprano as a budding feminist who befriends Pamela; and a prolific TV presence who guest stars in the second half of the season. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

Among the rooms here, the standouts are the six signature suites, tucked into the roomier piano nobile. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026

Speaking of the players, the two Irish twin sisters emerged as standouts at the end of the season with their hilarious telepathy pig bit in episode 9 and their touching performance at Mae’s memorial in the finale. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

While a few of the accusers played for Riverside’s football team, also coached by Lorch, most were involved with the prestigious basketball program, which launched the careers of more than 60 NBA players and hundreds of major college standouts. — Luke Cyphers, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026