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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood out
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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
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Wrencher said Russell once tied her to a chair, poked her with a knife, and threatened to burn the house down, the son said.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Both characteristics were on full display when Drasner hit the local airwaves with a television commercial that promoted The News and poked fun at one of its upstart rivals.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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Its flavor stuck out, while its texture was noteably firm—perhaps better for slicing than some of the other hot dogs on the list that might be better for a ball park moment.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Stood out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20out. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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