STANDS OUT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

stands out

verb

present tense third-person singular of stand out

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 More impressively, the 19-year-old stands out for his ability to stride forward in possession and fire incisive balls into midfield, averaging over 22 line-breaking passes per game. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026 Even as human rights scandals continue to swirl, the pandemic stands out as a test of corporate commitment that many companies failed. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 The upstairs rooms have wood flooring, though some are covered by carpets — one was plush hot pink, a shade that stands out — and are arranged around a central hall running the length of the house. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026 Yet amid the devastation, what stands out is the determination of ordinary Venezuelans. — James Longman, ABC News, 3 July 2026 This leather style stands out with its low profile and minimalist design. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 Zoox stands out because its vehicle has no traditional driver setup at all. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Nonetheless, Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent for The Economist and the author of one of Netanyahu’s biographies, says that Eisenkot stands out from previous challengers. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 The thing that most stands out about the Scindapsus species are the unique colors. — Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands out

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These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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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As Hogi pokes a hole in this plot and shatters the industrial love complex we’ve been sold song after song, movie after movie, the workplace version of this unhealthy relationship presents a familiar parallel.

— Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Perched on a finger of land that pokes into Lebanon, Metula is usually crowded with tourists this time of year.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 23 June 2026