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
Over the course of the 10-day Artemis II mission, many moments stood out as cultural touchstones.
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Elyse's mom said the precision of it all stood out the most.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The restaurant became a minor sensation—the titular dish is terrific, silken and subtle and rich, but what most stood out was a rotating lineup of specials, mostly hawker-style Malaysian fare, particularly the food of Klang, his parents’ home town, on Malaysia’s western coast.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
The wine pairing is a treat, but the nonalcoholic pairing is what really stood out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
To Wolfe, that detail stood out.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Catharina and Olivia stood out.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
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.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
When Rachel is driving off, that little smile at the end stood out.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Elyse's mom said the precision of it all stood out the most.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The restaurant became a minor sensation—the titular dish is terrific, silken and subtle and rich, but what most stood out was a rotating lineup of specials, mostly hawker-style Malaysian fare, particularly the food of Klang, his parents’ home town, on Malaysia’s western coast.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
The wine pairing is a treat, but the nonalcoholic pairing is what really stood out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
To Wolfe, that detail stood out.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Catharina and Olivia stood out.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
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.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
When Rachel is driving off, that little smile at the end stood out.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood out
Verb
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Shards of glass and ceramic, rusted metal, medical and bio-waste, syringes, cracked circuit boards, and broken electronics protruded everywhere.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Officers poked a hole in the bag and found the elder Ordonez's body.—
Annasofia Scheve,
San Antonio Express-News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Back in February 2025, Duff poked fun at her daughter Mae, mixing some mischief in her Valentine's Day post.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But one comment in particular stuck out to her.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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The fans who stuck out during yet another frigid April night started booing before Lovelady even reached the mound.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Stood out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20out. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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