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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

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2
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 In the midst of this, however, there were standouts who sparked the arena. — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Jonathan Tucker as a fledgling FBI profiler, Mark McKinney as the local chief of police, Joe Cobden as the radio station’s head of ad sales and Fred Ewanuick as Tony’s weary brother are other standouts. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026 Moore pointed to former winners and South Florida standouts including Jeremiah Smith, who went on to star at Ohio State, and Rueben Bain Jr. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 There’s no shortage of early October Prime Day deals to shop right now, but these top 10 are true standouts. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 There are still plenty of warm-weather spots to go for a last-minute beach vacation, from year-round international standouts like Anguilla, Costa Rica, and Cancun to sunny destinations in the United States. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026 From classic works to recent and more structurally daring standouts, historical fiction remains one of writing’s most popular forms. — David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026 Founded by Chad Bronstein, Israel Martinez, Hulk Hogan, and Eric Bischoff, RAF launched in 2025 to give Olympic champions, World Champions, NCAA standouts, and top MMA crossover athletes a global platform to compete at the highest level. — James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 What’s Happening Reviews from four national outlets have converged on a short list of standouts in the countertop ice maker category. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
  1. stars
  2. beauties
  3. celebrities
  4. dreams
  5. personalities
  6. wonders
  7. figures
  8. peaches
Noun
  • But then there are the times when the skin-care stars align—the feel, the smell, everything about the formula is so spot-on that just applying it is a win in and of itself.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Taylor Rooks provides features with the game’s brightest stars, and NFL reporter James Palmer delivers news from around the league.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of stars
Noun
  • 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
  • Still, every spare inch is crammed with more than 32 different kinds of orchids imported from around the world, including such beauties as the flame-like Epidendrum radicans and the rare Dimorphorchis lowii.
    — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of beauties
Noun
  • Maybe this is a good lesson for celebrities to do a following check, in case one of their fan accounts went rogue.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Its primary vehicle to sell ads is its Noovie pre-show which is hosted by former Today correspondent Maria Menounos and features movie trivia, junket-style interviews with celebrities and Hollywood flashback moments mixed in with commercials.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrities
Noun
  • Leslie, who led the Sparks to two WNBA championships, hopes her statue inspires young girls pursue their basketball dreams.
    — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • However, his raging protectiveness over what might be lost — language, attire, ritual, even memory — grows more pronounced as Rio veers further into phantasmagoria by way of dreams and visions.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of dreams
Noun
  • Predictable personalities are easier to follow and easier to share.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Sammy’s sandwiches have their own personalities, and each can stand on its own.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • The adventure experts at EYOS Expeditions have curated a new journey that combines a deep-water expedition with all the extraordinary wonders of Alaska’s wilderness.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The Scene The Bayeux Tapestry, which went on display in the British Museum this week, is one of the wonders of the medieval world.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of wonders
Noun
  • His decision to campaign alongside internet personality Hasan Piker has alienated more centrist Democratic figures who hoped the party would moderate after losing to Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
  • So, here, WWD celebrates the designers, executives and other figures who today are helping to drive Italian — and the world’s — culture.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of figures
Noun
  • For the beach season, top it with fresh peaches coated in sweet and spicy pepper jelly.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Basil Fruit Salad with Cottage Cheese Made with cucumbers, blueberries, and peaches dressed in a light orange vinaigrette, this salad is a sleeper hit.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of peaches

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“Standouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standouts. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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