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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
France has standouts from its 2018 World Cup win, but Spain has been experiencing a bit of a resurgence since winning its only title, in 2010.
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Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Raised in Diamond Bar, Caligiuri became a star at UCLA before eventually becoming one of the early standouts in Major League Soccer.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
This year’s standouts each brought unique strengths and inspiring qualities to their campuses, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Players of the year and Sentinel standouts are selected by the Sentinel staff with input from area coaches.
—Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
The lineup leans on recent festival-circuit standouts.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
The tiare flower and tamanu nut were the two standouts.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Those were some of the standouts in this year’s National Geographic Traveller UK photo competition.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
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.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Raised in Diamond Bar, Caligiuri became a star at UCLA before eventually becoming one of the early standouts in Major League Soccer.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
This year’s standouts each brought unique strengths and inspiring qualities to their campuses, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Players of the year and Sentinel standouts are selected by the Sentinel staff with input from area coaches.
—Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
The lineup leans on recent festival-circuit standouts.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
The tiare flower and tamanu nut were the two standouts.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Those were some of the standouts in this year’s National Geographic Traveller UK photo competition.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
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.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
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The reality stars' Newport Beach home was broken into earlier this week as the couple vacationed with their family in Mexico.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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The Basque Country is a region that glitters with Michelin stars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Check out Bond's current offerings on Moda Operandi, including pieces that caught our eye like the Mystic necklace, a tassel-like beaded number that's great for adding sparkle to your décolletage, or the Ophelia earrings, a truly unique set of dangling amethyst beauties.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Some of the best oyster plates on the market are vintage, like this set of six midcentury beauties.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
9 June 2026
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The honors, which aim to reward individuals for their contributions to British life, are awarded twice a year to celebrities and public figures as well as ordinary people, once at New Year’s, and then in June, to mark the king’s birthday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Made of suede and leather, Skechers’ sneakers are an impressive lookalike for the indoor soccer shoes made popular by celebrities like Katie Holmes and Jennifer Aniston.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 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,
8 June 2026
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My husband, inspired by the radio dramas of his childhood, planned the trek with dreams of celebrating, if not re-creating, history.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has called for calm, but several far-right personalities in Great Britain and the United States—including Elon Musk—have used the attack to foment hatred against immigrants.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Tim Allen, who has played Buzz Lightyear since the first movie, noted how intertwined the characters have become with their personalities.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Explore historic landmarks, cultural sites and natural wonders across the South that define the American story.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Fresh graduates have spent the past few years being told about the wonders of AI and watched seniors struggle to get a toehold in the labor market.—
Conor Sen,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Inspired by figures like Jack Greenberg, the longtime head of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Dan chose public service, centering his path on helping the underserved while challenging entrenched systems of inequality.—
Joel Rubin,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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An alliance of prominent French business, publishing and film figures has joined forces to revive one of the most storied venues in Paris cinephilia, with luxury house Chanel serving as lead partner behind the reopening of the historic Saint-Germain-des-Prés cinema.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Cherries, peaches, pears, nectarines and a variety of other fruits like jujubes (also known as Chinese dates) grow alongside greenhouse crops that stretch the season.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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Friday, June 26, Birthday Lunch, Oven Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, whole grain bread, peaches, cake, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Standouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standouts. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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