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 When asked who stood out at practice, Redick didn’t hesitate. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Once expenses were properly categorized and compared against operating expectations, several areas stood out, giving the management team specific expenses to investigate rather than simply telling the owner that costs were up. — David Crown, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 What stood out during our conversation was how often his advice came back to technology. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Here’s a position-by-position review of what stood out on defense, and what the Bills might need to do to fix it for Thursday. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Cruz’s Tamara Ralph look certainly stood out among the TIFF 2026 red carpet fare. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 While that incredible rate of offense surely won’t maintain, quite a few more concrete developments stood out, including the healthy return of Patrick Mahomes and an injury to Myles Garrett. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026 Depth at running back and a physical playing style were among the things that stood out to TCU head coach Sonny Dykes and his players. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026 Construction stood out because of its scale, limited productivity growth and effect on housing costs. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

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The stranger’s hollow cheeks, his dark eyes, whose lashes always appeared wet, the bony shoulders that protruded from the singlet Chee Meng had lent him—all of it frightened Shawn.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
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

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One stuck out, an inmate around Pendley’s age who had accidentally killed a man in a bar fight while defending his wife.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026
In another close-up, the model stuck out her tongue while showing off her manicure and holding up her credentials from the event.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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