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
One of the many heart-wrenching stories that stood out to Bacon was Eddie Bindon, a first assistant engineer, who bought his wife a 25th anniversary ring the day before the Fitzgerald ventured out.
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Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
During the third quarter of the game, Brady went into detail about the positive things that stood out about how the 22-year-old did.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The reference to Paris stood out to FBI counterterrorism experts.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Even her distinctive German last name — courtesy of her mother’s new husband, Gary Scherzinger — stood out.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Here’s a few comments that stood out.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
One thing that stood out to him was the energy of the set.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Blake Lively stood out while out in New York on Monday, wearing a go-to color for fall.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Appearing on the latest episode of Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast, the TV veteran was asked if anyone stood out to her among the countless guests and recurring stars who have appeared on the crime procedural since its 1999 premiere.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
During the third quarter of the game, Brady went into detail about the positive things that stood out about how the 22-year-old did.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The reference to Paris stood out to FBI counterterrorism experts.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Even her distinctive German last name — courtesy of her mother’s new husband, Gary Scherzinger — stood out.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Here’s a few comments that stood out.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
One thing that stood out to him was the energy of the set.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Blake Lively stood out while out in New York on Monday, wearing a go-to color for fall.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Appearing on the latest episode of Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast, the TV veteran was asked if anyone stood out to her among the countless guests and recurring stars who have appeared on the crime procedural since its 1999 premiere.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood out
Verb
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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
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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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Lovato poked fun at herself, dressing as a meme from 2014.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Marcus poked out his bottom lip, but no whining this time.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Underwood, Michigan’s freshman quarterback, ran for a 13-yard touchdown in the first quarter, then stuck out his chest to mimic the Paul Bunyan Trophy, which will stay with the Wolverines after their 31-20 victory Saturday night at Spartan Stadium.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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With a pair of dirty scissors Qin Yuan snipped the loose thread where one of the woman’s toes stuck out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Stood out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20out. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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