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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 At Citizens Bank Park, the standouts include the Pat LaFrieda steak sandwich, Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabfries, Manco & Manco boardwalk-style pizza and Federal Donuts & Chicken. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 After weeks of searching to complete its roster, JHX Hoops added four non-KU alumni, including former Washburn standouts and Kansas natives Jacob Hanna and Andrew Orr. — Latif Love july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 Here are a few standouts for savoring the ideal summer scoop. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 The hospitality suite and shuttle service, for example, were standouts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 There’s no shortage of deals in Amazon’s sale section right now, but these under-$25 finds are true standouts. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 Rebekkah Brunson and Lindsay Whalen, two standouts in the Lynx championship quartet, now share the sideline with Reeve as assistants. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 9 July 2026 Many of the standouts from the 2026 squad, including names like Tillman, Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi, will still be under 30. — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 On paper, England holds the clear advantage in talent, led by Premier League standouts, whereas Mexico’s spearhead is Julián Quiñones, the top scorer in the Saudi League. — Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

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Noun

Bedard is the face of an Original Six franchise in a huge market, one of the faces of the league, and one of its biggest names and biggest stars.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 19 July 2026
The audio of the sports stars’ heated conversation is largely inaudible, so Paul hopped online to offer his side of the story.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of stars

Noun

Shopping market editor Kate McGregor’s new favorite sheets, these scalloped percale beauties from Rebecca Udall, are 50% off right now.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
These low-maintenance garden beauties require less pruning, deadheading, and pest management to keep them looking good.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of beauties

Noun

Even during the match, cameramen and directors were obsessed with seeking out celebrities.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
In the first phase of Krinsky’s time at Reebok—before the Adidas acquisition—he was known for connecting celebrities with interesting backstories with the brand.

— Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of celebrities

Noun

That’s what happens when a party and its voters stop seriously competing and instead indulge their passions and fever dreams.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Its warble seemed the embodiment of dreams, that melted meeting point between memories and fantasy.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026

Definition of dreams

Noun

Several members of the family have been noted personalities in arts and culture.

— Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
This artistry is perhaps most evident during character introductions, key in short fiction, when personalities must enter the page memorably enough to keep track of but quickly enough not to derail momentum.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

Definition of personalities

Noun

Leipzig had locker room issues a few years ago, when a few players were regarded as not pulling their weight — and Schlager was one of the senior figures who challenged them and urged them to improve their mentality.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Those figures are comparable only in some respects because private transaction values can include debt while public market capitalizations do not.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of figures

Noun

Build simple meals around tomatoes, peaches, corn, herbs, zucchini, and berries, letting fresh ingredients shine.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
This peach lemonade uses the same method as our strawberry version, calling to cook down peaches and sugar into a peachy-keen syrup that’s also perfect for mixing into summer cocktails.

— Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

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