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
After financing and researching 125 billion-dollar entrepreneurs and emerging billion-dollar entrepreneurs, one pattern stood out clearly.
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Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Indie folk artist Melissa Ferrick has stood out from the New England folk crowd for decades.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
But one line of it really stood out to me.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
During a recent broker tour, Soldano said one visitor’s reaction stood out.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Yet, according to a new nationwide ranking from FishingBooker, one state stood out among the rest.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
During a chat with Deadline’s Matt Carey, Hanks, son of Tom Hanks who starred with Candy in the 1984 hit film Splash, recalled what stood out to him about the late actor’s performances.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 May 2026
But there was much more good than bad for Cole, whose velocity, efficiency and fortitude all stood out.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Olson said the case stood out because of several details investigators acknowledged at the time, including that Wieman suffered 29 stab wounds, several of them fatal, had no drugs or alcohol in his system and was found inside a locked room.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Indie folk artist Melissa Ferrick has stood out from the New England folk crowd for decades.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
But one line of it really stood out to me.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
During a recent broker tour, Soldano said one visitor’s reaction stood out.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Yet, according to a new nationwide ranking from FishingBooker, one state stood out among the rest.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
During a chat with Deadline’s Matt Carey, Hanks, son of Tom Hanks who starred with Candy in the 1984 hit film Splash, recalled what stood out to him about the late actor’s performances.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 May 2026
But there was much more good than bad for Cole, whose velocity, efficiency and fortitude all stood out.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Olson said the case stood out because of several details investigators acknowledged at the time, including that Wieman suffered 29 stab wounds, several of them fatal, had no drugs or alcohol in his system and was found inside a locked room.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood out
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In his right leg, Adin's tibia bone was broken in half and protruded through the skin.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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The hilt of a sword protruded from his back, snug beside a pack as tight as an angry fist.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Her long-term partner, Rich Paul, recently poked fun at his lady love's musical prowess while being interviewed on the Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin podcast.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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The 14-day relative strength index has also just poked above the 50 level for the first time since late February.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Verb
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What stuck out most was Tisch and Mara speaking at length, both in that group setting and alone on the field and sideline, as if the Mara family is continuing to embrace Tisch’s presence the same as ever.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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One thing that always stuck out to me was how ageless Hargitay remained throughout the 27 (and counting) seasons.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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“Stood out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20out. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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