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 Other standouts include Oxnard’s Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, a sprawling oceanfront resort that’s part of Hilton’s Curio Collection. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 Sturdivant has been one of the Packers’ training camp standouts, making a convincing case for his inclusion on the 53-man roster. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Tour a 78-Acre Kansas City Equestrian Estate Castleton’s equine legacy spans generations, from Kentucky Derby winner Ben Brush to more recent standouts. — Mark David, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026 Other defensive standouts included Jaden Hicks forcing a fumble and Felix Anudike-Uzomah recording a sack, as the Chiefs' first-half defense impressed before a 16-15 loss. — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The team is working with multiple quarterbacks and expected to employ defensive standouts DJ Clanton and Ace Leutele on offense. — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2026 The Jaguars return defensive standouts Mitchell Stehly, Connor Vose, Brandon Revelas, Joaquin Stehly, Cooper Chaney and Gauge Wright. — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Among the standouts on the offensive interior are seniors Jayden Murguia and Emmanuel Ubaka, who have multiple college offers, and Immanuel Gahima and junior Nolan Lopez. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 In addition to Pegula, standouts include Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova, Ben Shelton, and Taylor Fritz. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
  1. stars
  2. beauties
  3. celebrities
  4. dreams
  5. personalities
  6. wonders
  7. figures
  8. peaches
Noun
  • The Michelin Guide has awarded stars to restaurants for 100 years.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Debuting in 3,330 North American theaters, Out of the Further stars Amelia Eve, Brandon Perea and Lin Shaye and centers on a young mother who can bring spirits back with her to the real world.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of stars
Noun
  • One of the beauties of living in the Midwest is not having to go far for unique and exciting family getaways.
    — Rashad Alexander August 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
  • These color-changing beauties only mate once in their entire lives, so the pressure is on to fend off the competition to find a female.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of beauties
Noun
  • Paying multiple creators or celebrities to attend and post can add another six figures, pushing a larger activation into the several-hundred-thousand-dollar range.
    — Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Ramon Hervey helped engineer the careers of many celebrities.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrities
Noun
  • For many people, the drawers full of sweets in the Brittany Mahomes video are the stuff of dreams.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Too close to the source and our dreams will be burned to ashes by the needs and personality of the host itself.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of dreams
Noun
  • The chat show will give fans even more action, bringing them closer to the personalities, dynamics and relationships at the heart of the series.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • As fans mourn Dolly Parton, two longtime Philadelphia radio personalities are remembering the country music icon for an influence that stretched far beyond her songs.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • People who have used Apple’s anti-nausea dots have reported that the feature works wonders in reducing motion sickness.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • From cascading waterfalls to snowcapped mountains to dense forests, these natural wonders cause visitors to stop in their tracks in every season.
    — Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of wonders
Noun
  • Paying multiple creators or celebrities to attend and post can add another six figures, pushing a larger activation into the several-hundred-thousand-dollar range.
    — Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Those figures showcase how many workers view AI as a helpful tool for their schedules rather than a threat to their positions.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of figures
Noun
  • Del Monte’s bankruptcy led to 50,000 tons of canning peaches without buyers in the Central Valley.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • At the Farmers Market, breakfast is maybe three oranges, two apples, a basket of strawberries, half a melon and two peaches.
    — Dinah Eng, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of peaches

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“Standouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standouts. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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