as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly
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Recent Examples of stands out
Silverblatt said Black Monday — the biggest single-day stock market drop in history on October 19, 1987 — still stands out as one of the most eye-opening and memorable moments of his career.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
In Europe, Poland stands out not only for the scale but also for the variety of its rewards.
—Lee Ying Shan,sydney Goh, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
This course stands out for its spectacular panoramic ocean views, a driving range that is over 295 yards long, greens for perfecting your putting, and a chipping area.
—José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Because of this, the threat stands out as especially troubling.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
What stands out to her about Chicago architecture is its innovation, which was first sparked by the Great Chicago Fire.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
This spot also stands out for its on-site Nordic Spa, complete with thermal pools.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
With her outrageous looks, Lily certainly stands out.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
What really stands out about the past two games is that Sidney Crosby has been a quiet soul.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
In Europe, Poland stands out not only for the scale but also for the variety of its rewards.
—Lee Ying Shan,sydney Goh, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
This course stands out for its spectacular panoramic ocean views, a driving range that is over 295 yards long, greens for perfecting your putting, and a chipping area.
—José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Because of this, the threat stands out as especially troubling.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
What stands out to her about Chicago architecture is its innovation, which was first sparked by the Great Chicago Fire.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
This spot also stands out for its on-site Nordic Spa, complete with thermal pools.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
With her outrageous looks, Lily certainly stands out.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
What really stands out about the past two games is that Sidney Crosby has been a quiet soul.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands out
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Amazon also strikes a nerve with an ad starring Chris Hemsworth that pokes fun of people’s fears of AI.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cucurella lands on the rebound and pokes in.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What’s your biggest memory that sticks out from making that movie?—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
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What sticks out in my mind is Micronesia.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Stands out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands%20out. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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