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
While Chiles’ performance stood out, UCLA coach Janelle McDonald was pleased to see a total team effort.
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Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Our tester wrapped in Red Hot Pearl and 18-inch wheels certainly stood out in the crowd aesthetically.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
TipRanks, a platform that tracks and ranks analysts based on the accuracy and success of their recommendations, has released its list of analysts who stood out in 2025.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
One message that stood out to her was from a rabbi who told attendees there were far more people in the state working for justice than were there working for ICE.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
In the move to obliterate diversity, equity and inclusion, one word — merit — has stood out as an effective cudgel.
—Kenji Yoshino, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
So, what stood out from the show?
—Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
After evaluating seven blankets over 72 hours for coziness, performance, durability, and overall value, the Bedsure Heated Blanket stood out as the most comfortable option.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Vegan leather pants also stood out because of their ridiculously steep markdowns ($55 seems almost too good to be true).
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Jan. 2026
Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Our tester wrapped in Red Hot Pearl and 18-inch wheels certainly stood out in the crowd aesthetically.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
TipRanks, a platform that tracks and ranks analysts based on the accuracy and success of their recommendations, has released its list of analysts who stood out in 2025.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
One message that stood out to her was from a rabbi who told attendees there were far more people in the state working for justice than were there working for ICE.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
In the move to obliterate diversity, equity and inclusion, one word — merit — has stood out as an effective cudgel.
—Kenji Yoshino, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
So, what stood out from the show?
—Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
After evaluating seven blankets over 72 hours for coziness, performance, durability, and overall value, the Bedsure Heated Blanket stood out as the most comfortable option.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Vegan leather pants also stood out because of their ridiculously steep markdowns ($55 seems almost too good to be true).
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood out
Verb
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However, blood was pouring out of Good’s left ear immediately after the shooting, and tissue protruded from the left side of her head, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported last week.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Spider-y lash extensions protruded from her lash line, reaching to the bottom of her brows; a thin wing of black liner was drawn from the outer corners of her eyes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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During the winter storm, the department’s official X account went viral for a series of self-aware, tongue-in-cheek posts that poked fun at drivers, the weather and even the officers themselves.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hadn’t poked my nose in anywhere, hadn’t seen anything, and just really enjoyed watching the film.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One other stat stuck out on the box score, as much as the game’s 26-point final margin.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
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There was one [moment] that really stuck out to me [with] Eric Roberts.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Stood out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20out. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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