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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
Special teams standouts like Feleipe Franks, Sam Franklin and Lonnie Johnson are gone.
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Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
But one of my favorite standouts of this dreamy oasis is the culinary academy, housed in what was once the village schoolhouse where local children learned for nearly two centuries.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The two standouts on the album are when Carpenter is at her flirtiest and her wit is at its quickest.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025
The Friars’ defense produced the takeaways despite playing without standouts Isaiah Leilua and Kaleb Aiava at linebacker and safety, respectively.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
As the fall festival season revs up, standouts from fests past populate an engaging indie weekend.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
In a blind taste test of Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Pillsbury, and more, there were a few standouts, but only one clear winner.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
Bell, for one, was one of the standouts of the 2024 training camp, earning himself a spot on the 53-man roster en route to 17 appearances and even three starts.
—Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Activities and Amenities One Aldwych has a range of nice amenities, but one of the standouts has to be its chlorine-free, subterranean swimming pool in the wellness center, which was one of my favorite places to unwind after a day of exploring.
—Samantha Brash, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
But one of my favorite standouts of this dreamy oasis is the culinary academy, housed in what was once the village schoolhouse where local children learned for nearly two centuries.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The two standouts on the album are when Carpenter is at her flirtiest and her wit is at its quickest.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025
The Friars’ defense produced the takeaways despite playing without standouts Isaiah Leilua and Kaleb Aiava at linebacker and safety, respectively.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
As the fall festival season revs up, standouts from fests past populate an engaging indie weekend.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
In a blind taste test of Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Pillsbury, and more, there were a few standouts, but only one clear winner.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
Bell, for one, was one of the standouts of the 2024 training camp, earning himself a spot on the 53-man roster en route to 17 appearances and even three starts.
—Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Activities and Amenities One Aldwych has a range of nice amenities, but one of the standouts has to be its chlorine-free, subterranean swimming pool in the wellness center, which was one of my favorite places to unwind after a day of exploring.
—Samantha Brash, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
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In the film — her first since portraying opera diva Maria Callas in last year’s Maria — the Oscar winner, 50, stars as Maxine, an American film director hired to make a video for a Paris fashion event amid being diagnosed with breast cancer and navigating a divorce.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Best of all, society member experts will be on hand to provide valuable tips on caring for the tropical beauties.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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Sorrentino has made some beauties in his career.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
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Other designers—Valentino, Versace, Oscar de la Renta, to name a few—also successfully courted celebrities, but few had as much success as Armani.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Fast forward 25 years and now celebrities like Emma Stone, Hailey Bieber, and most recently Diane Kruger are putting a fresh spin on the look.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Everyone who shows up to his office tries to make one of his dreams come true.—
Debbie Day,
EW.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Podium or not, Larsen is looking to the future with one audience on her mind — young girls with dreams of getting into motorsport.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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As their mismatched personalities stir tension with each other — and the group — old resentments bubble up, forcing them to reckon with their relationship and the lives waiting for them back home.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Bundestrainer prioritized squad building over trying to shoehorn big personalities into the team.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, enjoying all these wonders won't come cheap, with the highest prices for gym memberships, movie tickets, public transportation and meals out.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Seating capacity figures are from team and stadium websites, as well as media reports.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The reason the figures are so low for 1992-93 and 1993-94 is that, as mentioned, the first two rounds in those seasons count as qualifying.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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After the peaches come off the stove, just throw your frozen blueberries in there.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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In 2011, a new orchard was added, with apples and peaches.—
Lorenza Medley,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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