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
Dallas stands out as the premier host with its massive stadium capacity and significant match allocation, offering fans excellent value and experience.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
If the Mets make the playoffs, their defense stands out as a concern regarding their staying power.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Near the banks and couture shops of the city’s Bahnhofstrasse, the Münsterhof market stands out for its high-quality goods and after-work crowds enjoying glühwein in an elegant, covered bar.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
The goal is to offer something that stands out — and gets people off the couch and back into theaters.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
The style stands out with its V-neck and eye-catching detail at the hem and cuffs.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the company stands out by prioritizing culture and vision over quick commissions.
—William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The ornate Cathedral on North Bayside Drive just north of the Venetian Causeway, stands out in a sea of cookie cutter hotels and condo buildings.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
If the Mets make the playoffs, their defense stands out as a concern regarding their staying power.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Near the banks and couture shops of the city’s Bahnhofstrasse, the Münsterhof market stands out for its high-quality goods and after-work crowds enjoying glühwein in an elegant, covered bar.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
The goal is to offer something that stands out — and gets people off the couch and back into theaters.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
The style stands out with its V-neck and eye-catching detail at the hem and cuffs.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the company stands out by prioritizing culture and vision over quick commissions.
—William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The ornate Cathedral on North Bayside Drive just north of the Venetian Causeway, stands out in a sea of cookie cutter hotels and condo buildings.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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
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The track pokes fun at consumerism and a materialistic society constantly seeking the next best thing, a theme that remains relevant nearly 45 years later.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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The clip shows a shower knob slowly being unscrewed from the wall before a tiny black, furry hand pokes through.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Things got testy between Florida and LSU during warm ups ahead of last week's tilt, and among the multiple pregame scuffles, one sticks out above the rest because of associate head coach and running backs coach Jabbar Juluke's involvement.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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However, one show in particular sticks out to me.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Stands out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands%20out. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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