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 Masters always stands out for its minimal sponsorships.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Mar. 2026
When leaves are gone, bark stands out.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The design stands out for its sumptuous silk fabric in pale pink, with a strapless neckline and balloon drop below the hip.
—Luz García, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
What stands out about this jacket is its length.
—Outside, 28 Feb. 2026
In a sport where 50% of male student-athletes and 39% of female student-athletes are Black, the disparity stands out.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Macintyre said the partnership between the Miami Dolphins and Sylvester stands out because of how donations are used.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Silverblatt said Black Monday — the biggest single-day stock market drop in history on October 19, 1987 — still stands out as one of the most eye-opening and memorable moments of his career.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
In Europe, Poland stands out not only for the scale but also for the variety of its rewards.
—Lee Ying Shan,sydney Goh, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Mar. 2026
When leaves are gone, bark stands out.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The design stands out for its sumptuous silk fabric in pale pink, with a strapless neckline and balloon drop below the hip.
—Luz García, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
What stands out about this jacket is its length.
—Outside, 28 Feb. 2026
In a sport where 50% of male student-athletes and 39% of female student-athletes are Black, the disparity stands out.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Macintyre said the partnership between the Miami Dolphins and Sylvester stands out because of how donations are used.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Silverblatt said Black Monday — the biggest single-day stock market drop in history on October 19, 1987 — still stands out as one of the most eye-opening and memorable moments of his career.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
In Europe, Poland stands out not only for the scale but also for the variety of its rewards.
—Lee Ying Shan,sydney Goh, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands out
Verb
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The other two types are subserosal (which protrudes on the outside of the uterus) and intramural (which grow within the muscle layer).—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
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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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Williams pokes a single into the right field gap for an RBI.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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One TikTok video with over 949,000 likes pokes fun at Kempczinski's review by using similar wording to judge other McDonald's items.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Another option is to take an old towel and pull it underneath the couch so a little of the towel sticks out on either side.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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What’s your biggest memory that sticks out from making that movie?—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
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