STOOD OUT Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

stood out

verb

past tense of stand out

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 Just as Bi’s and Jeffrey’s dresses stood out in the workroom, they get universally praised here. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026 This was a tiny group whose political influence stood out of all proportion to the size of their cohort—but which rose instead in direct relation to the size of their wealth. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 Pura Barakos’s house near the heart of this city’s Astoria neighborhood has stood out as a symbol of left-wing activism for more than 30 years. — Tim Craig, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026 Rookies Kolbe Katsis and Cameron Ross have stood out from a group of undrafted signees. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026 One particular detail stood out to the archaeologists overseeing this excavation. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 After two workouts — and with only a walkthrough scheduled for Friday — here’s what stood out for the Commanders. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 31 July 2026 After signing with Detroit, Pachero was able to participate in OTAs and has stood out during the start of camp. — CBS News, 31 July 2026 In contrast to the mauve and powdery tones worn by both the Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth II, Lady Di stood out in a deep blue dress splashed with large black polka dots. — Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood out

Verb

In several looks, the hips protruded impressively outward, but the silhouette appeared more subtle and somewhat suitable for everyday wear in the label’s delicate camisole tops.

— Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
The skinny braids wrapped the bottom of the bun, while the thicker braids dressed the top, forming a cylinder shape that protruded from the crown of her head.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

Definition of protruded

Verb

In the 2024 playoffs, Carrington poked Fever phenom Caitlin Clark in the eye.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Offering a clever twist, the warm cake is poked with the handle of a wooden spoon, creating space for a vanilla-pineapple pudding to sink deep into the crumb.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of poked

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The culture fit piece is perhaps more nebulous but equally important, and while Orgeron fit LSU like a glove, Kelly stuck out like a sore thumb.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The choice certainly stuck out, as every other couple went with a story focused on grief, personal identity, or overcoming adversity.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026