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
Smaller but vocal protest in Lincoln The turnout in Lincoln was smaller, but hundreds of people still stood out on a busy street corner near the city’s Lincoln Crossing Marketplace shopping area, holding signs, flags and cheering as people drove by honking.
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Another thing that stood out was the fox at the end.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
One version stood out during desorption, releasing most of the gas at significantly lower temperatures.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Afterward, the mutual regard and camaraderie among Utah State’s players stood out.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
One feature that stood out about Carpet One Floor & Home is The Beautiful Guarantee.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
And while nobody has really stood out in a bad way recently, who hasn’t taken full advantage of their opportunities?
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
One of the newest bands on the Street Mob roster, the quartet has stood out for its smoother, more sentimental approach to música mexicana — and for the wildly likable onstage presence of singer and frontman Gustavo Raya-García.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
The features that stood out to us most are the tiny home’s plethora of charming details.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Another thing that stood out was the fox at the end.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
One version stood out during desorption, releasing most of the gas at significantly lower temperatures.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Afterward, the mutual regard and camaraderie among Utah State’s players stood out.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
One feature that stood out about Carpet One Floor & Home is The Beautiful Guarantee.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
And while nobody has really stood out in a bad way recently, who hasn’t taken full advantage of their opportunities?
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
One of the newest bands on the Street Mob roster, the quartet has stood out for its smoother, more sentimental approach to música mexicana — and for the wildly likable onstage presence of singer and frontman Gustavo Raya-García.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
The features that stood out to us most are the tiny home’s plethora of charming details.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood out
Verb
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Or if a finger was so sliced open that the bone protruded.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Big, waxy flowers called lobster claws protruded from thick stalks.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Since then, the president has repeatedly poked at the vulnerability.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Many spectators poked fun at the efforts of Chicago police to confiscate and collect BORGs in viral posts over the weekend.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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What stuck out most, even with edge rusher Arvell Reese and wide receiver Carnell Tate doing on-field drills, were Harbaugh’s interactions with inside linebacker Sonny Styles and safety Caleb Downs.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The sight of the black rock stuck out at Harris' house.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Stood out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20out. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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