stand·out
ˈstand-ˌau̇t 
often attributive
: one that is prominent or conspicuous especially because of excellence
stood out; standing out; stands out
1
a
: to appear as if in relief : project
b
: to be prominent or conspicuous
stands out from the crowd
2
: to steer away from shore
3
: to be stubborn in resolution or resistance
Synonyms
Examples of standout in a Sentence
Noun
She is a standout among the available candidates.
All the cameras we tested were good, but there was no real standout.
Verb
the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly
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Forbes Video, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Billy Ray died in February of that year without seeing Franklin-Myers grow into a college standout at Stephen F. Austin and later selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2024
William Jones, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
And as steady and enjoyable as the season was, there were simply no jaw-dropping moves or moments along the way that stood out.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
To identify this standout group, Forbes editors, alongside expert independent judges, reviewed more than 10,000 candidates, evaluating them on financials, creativity and impact.
—Forbes Video, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Billy Ray died in February of that year without seeing Franklin-Myers grow into a college standout at Stephen F. Austin and later selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2024
Verb
Turkey stands out as a global destination for advanced and accessible hair restoration treatments.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
And as steady and enjoyable as the season was, there were simply no jaw-dropping moves or moments along the way that stood out.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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standout
1 of 2 noun
stand·out
ˈstan-ˌdau̇t
: one that is well-known or outstanding especially because of excellence
stand out
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)stan-ˈdau̇t
1
: to stick out from a surface : project
2
: to be easily seen or recognized
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