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
Foody says Mercor stands out from the pack because of its focus on providing clients with highly-skilled experts, like PhDs or lawyers, who typically make between $90 and $150 an hour.
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Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
What stands out particularly is the gold design on the wheel, offering a fresh look from the conventional black F1 wheels.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Even in college sports, where the cult of the head coach looms large, the attention Belichick has delivered to a middling program stands out.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
When compared to other plug-in hybrid sedans in its class, the Roewe M7 PHEV stands out with its electric-only capability.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
This particular pair stands out with some practical perks.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
In a league of athletic specimens, Stewart stands out.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
There’s one, however, that stands out to Peterson.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Black's case stands out for two reasons.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
What stands out particularly is the gold design on the wheel, offering a fresh look from the conventional black F1 wheels.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Even in college sports, where the cult of the head coach looms large, the attention Belichick has delivered to a middling program stands out.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
When compared to other plug-in hybrid sedans in its class, the Roewe M7 PHEV stands out with its electric-only capability.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
This particular pair stands out with some practical perks.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
In a league of athletic specimens, Stewart stands out.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
There’s one, however, that stands out to Peterson.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Black's case stands out for two reasons.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands out
Verb
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The brand’s giant green owl mascot dances badly, makes obscure pop culture references and pokes fun at the company’s push notifications.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Like his contemporaries, Meyers often pokes fun at the ongoing actions of the president and his administration on Late Night.—
Emlyn Travis Updated,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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One memory in particular sticks out.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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Ask many in the old Minnesota building about Burckhardt, and the demeanor sticks out instantly.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Stands out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands%20out. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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