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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
Today, the Warehouse District has more than 20 dining and drinking establishments, anchored by Morgan Street Food Hall as well as standouts like Figulina.
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Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The reality is that Achane’s workload might increase significantly this season, considering offensive standouts such as wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are gone, leaving Achane as the only legitimate scoring threat.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
He was voted into the Broncos' Ring of Fame in 1988, along with two other standouts from that '77 team — Haven Moses and Jim Turner.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
Cignetti has benefited from Indiana devoting more resources and spending on football than ever before, both from an infrastructure and roster perspective, and by using the transfer portal, where the Hoosiers were able to add several standouts.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 12 May 2026
He was voted into the Broncos’ Ring of Fame in 1988 along with two other standouts from that ’77 team, Haven Moses and Jim Turner.
—Pat Graham, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
He was voted into the Broncos’ Ring of Fame in 1988, along with two other standouts from that ’77 team — Haven Moses and Jim Turner.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Miami’s middle infield duo of shortstop Otto Lopez and second baseman Xavier Edwards have been standouts at the plate, too.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Everything is outstanding, with the mushroom toast at breakfast, Wagyu beef burger poolside at lunch and the Miso Black Cod at dinner as standouts.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The reality is that Achane’s workload might increase significantly this season, considering offensive standouts such as wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are gone, leaving Achane as the only legitimate scoring threat.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
He was voted into the Broncos' Ring of Fame in 1988, along with two other standouts from that '77 team — Haven Moses and Jim Turner.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
Cignetti has benefited from Indiana devoting more resources and spending on football than ever before, both from an infrastructure and roster perspective, and by using the transfer portal, where the Hoosiers were able to add several standouts.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 12 May 2026
He was voted into the Broncos’ Ring of Fame in 1988 along with two other standouts from that ’77 team, Haven Moses and Jim Turner.
—Pat Graham, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
He was voted into the Broncos’ Ring of Fame in 1988, along with two other standouts from that ’77 team — Haven Moses and Jim Turner.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Miami’s middle infield duo of shortstop Otto Lopez and second baseman Xavier Edwards have been standouts at the plate, too.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Everything is outstanding, with the mushroom toast at breakfast, Wagyu beef burger poolside at lunch and the Miso Black Cod at dinner as standouts.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
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Today’s Hollywood stars — Taylor Russell, Greta Lee, Anya Taylor-Joy, Alison Oliver, Jisoo, Maude Apatow, Jeff Goldblum, Sabrina Carpenter, to name a few — were in attendance.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The Ducks have high-ceiling youngsters blossoming into stars who should be the nucleus of future playoff teams.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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One of the many beauties of being Mexican is the right to be very loud and proud (justifiably so) about our abundant culinary contributions.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
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From tropical beauties to drought-tolerant natives, these perennials will keep your garden looking its best all summer long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Glossip has received public support both nationally and internationally, including from celebrities like Kim Kardashian.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The content surrounding the campaign has drawn praise from a handful of celebrities, including reality star/entrepreneur Paris Hilton, actor Taylor Lautner and celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Hong Kong — For the past three decades, China has been a nation of homeowners — supercharging the world’s second-largest economy and fulfilling the dreams of millions.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 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,
18 May 2026
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While challenges to Putin’s rule are still few and far between, the discontent in Russian society — from online personalities with large social media followings to normally robotic-like supporters in the Russian political system — is beginning to bubble up.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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Their personas were their personalities.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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Interested in exploring the wonders of the lunar surface for yourself?—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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Tristructural isotropic particle fuel, better known as TRISO fuel, could work wonders here.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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Kofman’s article chronicles the path of such ideas from the fringes to the mainstream, outlining their influence on figures such as Peter Thiel, Stephen Miller, and Elon Musk.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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State Department figures show 6,066 — or 99% — of the refugees were from South Africa, while the other three hailed from Afghanistan.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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For deciduous trees like apples, peaches, and pears, aim for four to six weeks before bloom.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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This one is also in Cornwall, the UK’s favourite summer playground, making for a peaches-and-cream perfect holiday combination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Standouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standouts. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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