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standouts

noun

plural of standout

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 Expectations remain high, even after standouts Sawyer Dotson and Avery Webb graduated. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026 One of the standouts, though, has been software company SAP, which for more than a decade has tried to be inclusive of neurodivergent people in the hiring process and to offer resources after hiring through its Autism at Work program. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026 Starbucks and Cheesecake Factory have been restaurant-stock standouts this year, showing how a clear brand identity and investment can drive outperformance when execution and customer demand click. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 Here is a closer look at some of the standouts, in no particular order, from the Braves’ minor league affiliates during the ‘26 campaign. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026 One of last year’s race-weekend standouts, Pacsun’s Formula 1 cowboy hat, also returns. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 The menu is constantly changing, but the standouts from our visit were the Glacier 51 toothfish with Cedar Key clams and the Miyazaki A5 wagyu. — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026 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

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Noun

That’s despite the series missing arguably the game’s biggest stars.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Gogglebox for Stand Up To Cancer has attracted some big names in recent years including Hollywood stars Kieran Culkin and Josh Hartnett last year.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of stars

Noun

Before that, everyone was taking pep pills or methadone or black beauties, speed.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
These regions are already incredibly cinematic, but finding undiscovered beauties to shoot in this land was a true moment of pride and triumph.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of beauties

Noun

Catering to VICs and celebrities, Lepire says that her clients are often planning for rarefied parties, and come to Timeless Vixen to source vintage couture pieces that will elevate their look.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
She was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2010 and was among the first celebrities honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrities

Noun

The cup is considered one of the seven glass wonders of the world, one of just 40 glass cage cups that survived.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026
Well, in 2026 the Hunter's Moon certainly succeeded in captivating the imagination and attention of photographers, who snapped the lunar disk alongside magnificent natural vistas, glowing cityscapes and ancient wonders.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of wonders

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The cost figures draw on the Family Budget Calculator developed by the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute from federal data on rents, food costs and consumer spending, with The Post’s own health care estimates.

— Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Another star turn goes to Mary Ellen Pleasant, who was arguably America’s first Black millionaire and inarguably one of the most canny and chameleonlike figures this country has ever produced.

— Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of figures

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During a visit in August, I was charmed to find that the fresh Jersey peaches infused into the water were cut in the shape of hearts.

— Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
Harvard Medical School lists apples, citrus fruits and stone fruits (like cherries and peaches) as other anti-inflammatory options, highlighting their vitamin C and fiber content.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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