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
One proposal that stands out is a voluntary buyout program to help fire victims move to more insurable areas.
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Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
The old Graham family home, built in the 1920s from coral rock, stands out on the north side, majestically keeping a vigil on the progress unfolding around it.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Haiti stands out as one of the most dangerous destinations in the region, the podcast noted.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
What stands out most to him is how quickly the remaining snow is disappearing.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Greeley stands out with a robust median home price of $391,000, with homes selling in just 17 days at about 99% of list price.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
What else stands out in the East?
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
His work stands out not only for its technical quality, but also for its clarity of concept and thoughtful execution.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Named after the legendary Big Sur female pioneer and rancher, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park stands out even among the rest of the region’s attractions.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
The old Graham family home, built in the 1920s from coral rock, stands out on the north side, majestically keeping a vigil on the progress unfolding around it.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Haiti stands out as one of the most dangerous destinations in the region, the podcast noted.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
What stands out most to him is how quickly the remaining snow is disappearing.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Greeley stands out with a robust median home price of $391,000, with homes selling in just 17 days at about 99% of list price.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
What else stands out in the East?
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
His work stands out not only for its technical quality, but also for its clarity of concept and thoughtful execution.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Named after the legendary Big Sur female pioneer and rancher, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park stands out even among the rest of the region’s attractions.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands out
Verb
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Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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The lone camera is a single round lens that protrudes from the upper-left corner of the rear panel.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Your 6th House of Health takes focus with the nurturing Moon there, though Luna also pokes expensive Jupiter in your 3rd House of Distractions.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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In April, ruby-red paintbrush pokes out of the ground, and in late summer, vibrant yellow rabbitbrush flowers join the mix.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s a certain name the neighbors use when her leg sticks out of place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Prysock’s name is not the only thing that sticks out.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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