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
Its unique shape stands out, while the tan color looks elegant against furniture or other decorations.
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Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
When Brittany Snow thinks of filming intimate scenes with costar Malin Akerman onThe Hunting Wives, one thing in particular stands out to her.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Combining 1980s cumbia and salsa with urban and Andean sounds, lyrics that highlight Ecuadorian slang and identity, and a recognizable deep voice, Machaka stands out for his freshness and authenticity.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
YouTube’s approach, however, stands out for its transparency, allowing creators to decide whether to use the enhancement or not.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Stack’s Lilly particularly stands out as a young girl still terrorized by the traumatic loss of her father, but desperate to save her friends from experiencing similar kinds of anguish.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Although his average size (6-0 1/4, 232) stands out, Fisher’s speed and instincts stand out even more.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
One specific relationship with a listener stands out to the musician.
—James Factora, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
What really stands out about these Ugg sneakers is the two-tone laces and dual-lace system—no tying necessary.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
When Brittany Snow thinks of filming intimate scenes with costar Malin Akerman onThe Hunting Wives, one thing in particular stands out to her.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Combining 1980s cumbia and salsa with urban and Andean sounds, lyrics that highlight Ecuadorian slang and identity, and a recognizable deep voice, Machaka stands out for his freshness and authenticity.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
YouTube’s approach, however, stands out for its transparency, allowing creators to decide whether to use the enhancement or not.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Stack’s Lilly particularly stands out as a young girl still terrorized by the traumatic loss of her father, but desperate to save her friends from experiencing similar kinds of anguish.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Although his average size (6-0 1/4, 232) stands out, Fisher’s speed and instincts stand out even more.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
One specific relationship with a listener stands out to the musician.
—James Factora, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
What really stands out about these Ugg sneakers is the two-tone laces and dual-lace system—no tying necessary.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands out
Verb
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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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The neck of his daughter's guitar pokes out above chunks of concrete.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Who else pokes holes in this claim?—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Equipment sticks out into corridors.—
Justin St. P. Walsh,
The Conversation,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Bills-Panthers game sticks out as a notable one, while the Eagles look to get revenge on the Giants after the recent loss on Thursday Night Football in Week 6.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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