as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly
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Recent Examples of stood out
Who has stood out over the past week and whose chances of earning a spot have taken a hit?
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
But what stood out most for Bell was the power of that quick, 30-minute procedure.
—Currie Engel, SELF, 7 Mar. 2026
In her slick look, Moore stood out from the large crowd gathered at the Palazzo delle Scintille for Demna's first collection for Gucci.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 28 Feb. 2026
Even though Allswell is a newer name, one thing that really stood out to me about this brand is how customizable their mattresses are.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
One in particular stood out, the dessert.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Across all participants, body mass index stood out as one of the strongest drivers of oral microbial variation, suggesting the microbiome of the mouth may reflect a broader metabolic state.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
The small edit stood out for its playful party spirit and the brand was instantly associated to a sense of fun and maximalism unusual in the Scandinavian fashion scene.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Lamont has never stood out as a memorable speaker.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
But what stood out most for Bell was the power of that quick, 30-minute procedure.
—Currie Engel, SELF, 7 Mar. 2026
In her slick look, Moore stood out from the large crowd gathered at the Palazzo delle Scintille for Demna's first collection for Gucci.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 28 Feb. 2026
Even though Allswell is a newer name, one thing that really stood out to me about this brand is how customizable their mattresses are.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
One in particular stood out, the dessert.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Across all participants, body mass index stood out as one of the strongest drivers of oral microbial variation, suggesting the microbiome of the mouth may reflect a broader metabolic state.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
The small edit stood out for its playful party spirit and the brand was instantly associated to a sense of fun and maximalism unusual in the Scandinavian fashion scene.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Lamont has never stood out as a memorable speaker.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood out
Verb
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Big, waxy flowers called lobster claws protruded from thick stalks.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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However, blood was pouring out of Good’s left ear immediately after the shooting, and tissue protruded from the left side of her head, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported last week.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Later in the week, as other analysts poked holes in the Citrini scenario, the market recovered some of its losses.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Second baseman Ethan Mendoza looks like a completely different player, so much so that teammates have poked fun at him in interviews.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jokic was jogging up the floor without the ball after Oklahoma City scored when Dort stuck out his right leg and tripped him.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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Two things stuck out for Plitzuweit.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Stood out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20out. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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