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
What stood out to you about his leadership style and personality?
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Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
But six microbial groups stood out; consistently associated with mammoth hosts.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
One that stood out was an innovative cooling structure by the design firm Henning Larsen and others.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Menu items that stood out include the sweet corn bisque, smoked pork cheeks and the elote appetizer.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Among the eight hundred letters Zeidman receives annually from prisoners in New York, Shane’s stood out.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
ForSingh, who has been testing products professionally for more than a decade, this sunscreen truly stood out as an industry-first formulation.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Though Bellinger was eventually called out on spectator interference rather than the catch itself, Martin’s fearless tumble over the wall stood out on a day in which the Twins shut out the Yankees (83-67) for the first time since 2008.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
But beyond that, plenty of other moments stood out across the league’s 16 games.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
But six microbial groups stood out; consistently associated with mammoth hosts.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
One that stood out was an innovative cooling structure by the design firm Henning Larsen and others.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Menu items that stood out include the sweet corn bisque, smoked pork cheeks and the elote appetizer.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Among the eight hundred letters Zeidman receives annually from prisoners in New York, Shane’s stood out.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
ForSingh, who has been testing products professionally for more than a decade, this sunscreen truly stood out as an industry-first formulation.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Though Bellinger was eventually called out on spectator interference rather than the catch itself, Martin’s fearless tumble over the wall stood out on a day in which the Twins shut out the Yankees (83-67) for the first time since 2008.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
But beyond that, plenty of other moments stood out across the league’s 16 games.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood out
Verb
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His bones visibly protruded from his thin skin, according to court documents.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Because tiny holes are poked into the soil surface, more nutrients can reach greater soil depths.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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In a 2019 post celebrating his third wedding anniversary with Miles, Minoso poked fun at his character’s romantic shortcomings.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rempe, who credited Oates for changing the curve on his stick, stuck out in a group with Fox, Zegras and other players known for their offensive prowess.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Manchester is played in the film by Channing Tatum, who brings a lot of energy to the real life criminal — but that cheerful attitude was something that stuck out about Manchester, Cianfrance told the Observer.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Sep. 2025
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