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
Omega Auto Care stands out among vehicle service contract companies because its plans include routine maintenance, which most brands exclude or charge extra for.
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Brian Sloan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Both Ronaldo and Messi have benefited from the swelling wage inflation in elite soccer, but Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr deal stands out for its size, structure and off-field benefits.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 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
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
Brian Sloan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Both Ronaldo and Messi have benefited from the swelling wage inflation in elite soccer, but Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr deal stands out for its size, structure and off-field benefits.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 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
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
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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In a pair of promos shared to social media on Monday in support of her upcoming 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl (out Friday), the singer pokes some major fun at herself.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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The trailer for Season 6 of Solar Opposites, released today, pokes fun of the show’s imminent end.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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His smooth skating sticks out, even in a game when the opposition primarily went with NHL players.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 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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“Stands out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands%20out. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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