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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
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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The judging panels awarded Silver, Gold, and, for the standouts, Master medals to spirits that meet a very high benchmark for balance, purity, and category character.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The belief was that bringing in Thomas and Collins — plus a full season from emerging standouts Jac Caglianone and Carter Jensen — would shake up the club’s moribund bats.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Gerdes notes that ‘Cheyenne Spirit,’ and ‘Sombrero Adobe Orange’ are Test Garden standouts.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
These summer standouts bring unstoppable flower power to the garden so there’s never a dull moment.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Among the standouts are bone-marrow pizza, salmon steak with pistachio gremolata, and a pepper stuffed with roasted root vegetables.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Her parents were collegiate hoops standouts at Virginia Tech and later, both would go on to hold prominent roles at Nike.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Daisy asks João in the clip Things could be full steam ahead for two Below Deck Down Under standouts.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The judging panels awarded Silver, Gold, and, for the standouts, Master medals to spirits that meet a very high benchmark for balance, purity, and category character.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The belief was that bringing in Thomas and Collins — plus a full season from emerging standouts Jac Caglianone and Carter Jensen — would shake up the club’s moribund bats.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Gerdes notes that ‘Cheyenne Spirit,’ and ‘Sombrero Adobe Orange’ are Test Garden standouts.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
These summer standouts bring unstoppable flower power to the garden so there’s never a dull moment.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Among the standouts are bone-marrow pizza, salmon steak with pistachio gremolata, and a pepper stuffed with roasted root vegetables.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Her parents were collegiate hoops standouts at Virginia Tech and later, both would go on to hold prominent roles at Nike.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Daisy asks João in the clip Things could be full steam ahead for two Below Deck Down Under standouts.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
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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,
1 June 2026
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Samuel's mother, Nishae Samuel, previously described her son as cheerful and outgoing, with dreams of starting his own clothing line.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 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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Why book Mangrove forests, winding rivers, and sea stacks that rise dramatically from the ocean—the 99-island archipelago of Langkawi is rich with natural wonders, and the Four Seasons property is designed to provide the best vantage for experiencing it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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For the last 250 years, the American story has taken place against a backdrop of not only sea-to-shining-sea natural wonders, but also vibrant urban landscapes.—
Time,
Time,
2 June 2026
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His broad network of advisers includes many prominent figures, including former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, investor Stanley Druckenmiller, and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, all of whom appeared at his swearing-in last month at the White House.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Altogether, Russia fired 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukrainian Air Force figures, which said the vast bulk of the drones and just over half of the missiles were shot down.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Delicious warm or chilled, brandied peaches make an elegant presentation served alongside vanilla ice cream or a simple vanilla cake like Lewis’ Busy Day Cake, still warm from the oven.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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The system also recommends fruits and vegetables like broccoli, peppers, raspberries and peaches.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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“Standouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standouts. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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