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
The thing that most stands out about the Scindapsus species are the unique colors.
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Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Antigua is known for its warm water, sailing harbors, and relaxed beach lifestyle, but Long Bay stands out as a more private spot compared to the island’s popular resorts.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Set on a plaza shaped like a massive record player, the sparkling glass pyramid of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame stands out in Cleveland’s industrial skyline.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
The company stands out for its educational approach, one-on-one customer support and strong customer reviews.
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Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
In a sea of chicken casseroles, this old-school spaghetti bake stands out as the star.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Antigua is known for its warm water, sailing harbors, and relaxed beach lifestyle, but Long Bay stands out as a more private spot compared to the island’s popular resorts.
—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Set on a plaza shaped like a massive record player, the sparkling glass pyramid of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame stands out in Cleveland’s industrial skyline.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
The company stands out for its educational approach, one-on-one customer support and strong customer reviews.
—
Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
In a sea of chicken casseroles, this old-school spaghetti bake stands out as the star.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 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.
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Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.
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Cloudy and rainy conditions prevail throughout the morning, then in the afternoon the sun pokes through with calm winds.
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In it, Grace can be seen playing a racing game while the Mallrats creator pokes fun at her driving skills.
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In that sea of No 7s, an Argentina No 10 top sticks out like a sore thumb.
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Channel Marker 15 sticks out of the water about 9 feet during high tide, which is 5 feet lower than the markers leading up to it, Srebnick said.
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