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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
Among the defensive standouts in this class of free agents are edge rushers Trey Hendrickson, Jaelen Phillips and Odafe Oweh; linebackers Quay Walker and Tremaine Edmunds; and defensive backs Alontae Taylor, Riq Woolen, Jaylen Watson and Reed Blankenship.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Three Miami Hurricanes basketball standouts earned ACC honors on Monday evening.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Antonacci, who is playing with Team Italy in the WBC, has been one of the standouts this spring.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The Malibu oceanfront corner one-bedroom suites are standouts for their floor-to-ceiling windows and posh dining areas with stellar views of the beach and the nearby pier that lights up the night sky with its kaleidoscopic Ferris wheel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
Microsoft is among the most notable standouts as investors took the recent market sell-off as an opportunity to buy a megacap suddenly on sale.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Other ex-Sharks standouts who made major contributions to this streak include Shane Hunter, who is playing pro ball in Poland; Ryker Cisarik (Czech Republic); Will Yoakum (Mexico); Jonathan Pierre and MJ Iraldi (G League); and Kobe Rodgers (University of Louisville).
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Hometown kids coming up Almost anyone who grows up playing baseball around New England dreams of one day playing for the Red Sox, and this spring several local standouts hope to take the next step in their journey towards making that dream a reality.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Former Georgia high school football standouts Josh and Caleb Downs have recently made arguments for Gwinnett County as the best high school football county in America.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Three Miami Hurricanes basketball standouts earned ACC honors on Monday evening.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Antonacci, who is playing with Team Italy in the WBC, has been one of the standouts this spring.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The Malibu oceanfront corner one-bedroom suites are standouts for their floor-to-ceiling windows and posh dining areas with stellar views of the beach and the nearby pier that lights up the night sky with its kaleidoscopic Ferris wheel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
Microsoft is among the most notable standouts as investors took the recent market sell-off as an opportunity to buy a megacap suddenly on sale.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Other ex-Sharks standouts who made major contributions to this streak include Shane Hunter, who is playing pro ball in Poland; Ryker Cisarik (Czech Republic); Will Yoakum (Mexico); Jonathan Pierre and MJ Iraldi (G League); and Kobe Rodgers (University of Louisville).
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Hometown kids coming up Almost anyone who grows up playing baseball around New England dreams of one day playing for the Red Sox, and this spring several local standouts hope to take the next step in their journey towards making that dream a reality.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Former Georgia high school football standouts Josh and Caleb Downs have recently made arguments for Gwinnett County as the best high school football county in America.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
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This isn’t just a local problem; the Astrophage are eating stars everywhere, like ants at an intergalactic picnic.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The stars are turning down the volume, but not changing the message.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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These low-maintenance beauties flower spring, summer, and fall on compact plants that require no pruning or deadheading.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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The jewel-tone beauties are delicious in all sorts of blackberry recipes, and are full of fiber, antioxidants, and other powerful nutrients to help keep your body and heart in top shape.—
Christine Fiorentino,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2026
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The backstory Built in 1933 as the first hotel in Ibiza, this neo-colonial grande dame was the beating heart of Ibiza Town, a meeting spot for locals, hippies, and celebrities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Obama visited the island, shook hands with Raúl Castro, celebrities were vacationing in Havana, international artists hosted concerts and cruise ships even started sailing from Miami to Havana.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Both have the talent to back up their dreams.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Strong foundations can carry big dreams without unnecessary strain.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Protest organizers say the action is not only about Noma, but about the broader restaurant industry as a whole and the conditions and personalities that have come to shape it.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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Glimpsing elements of their lives and personalities helps to ground their work, demonstrating that revolutionary political thought and action does not originate in ivory towers, but instead amidst our everyday realities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Interestingly, these tiny wonders can detect a temperature spike in 100 nanoseconds.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The museum’s incredible holdings—Rembrandts, Impressionist treasures, thousands of pre-Columbian wonders—will be on view again after years in storage or on loan.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
6 Mar. 2026
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Spotify claims those who aren’t household names can earn six figures, with more than 1,500 artists earning $1 million last year.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pay a little more, and kids can sign up for craft sessions to make dream catchers or paint ceramic Boholano figures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Cherries and peaches contained seven differen chemicals, grapes, celery and collards six, and spinach had five.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the summer months, Perry is also a short drive to pick up fresh peaches from some of the state’s favorite farm stores, like Pearson Farms and Lane’s Southern Orchards, in nearby Fort Valley.—
Colleen McNally Arnett,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Standouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standouts. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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