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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Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024
Rock got his film start with a role in Beverly Hills Cop II and was a standout on NBC’s Saturday Night Live.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2024
What meta-competency makes this founder stand out as the best in the world at something?
5.
—Nick Bereza, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Among the first wave of Steam Deck alternatives to reach mobile gamers, Asus' ROG Ally handheld console was a standout.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024
Rock got his film start with a role in Beverly Hills Cop II and was a standout on NBC’s Saturday Night Live.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Three-Body, for example, stands out for how the Chinese Cultural Revolution is incorporated into its plot.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2024
What meta-competency makes this founder stand out as the best in the world at something?
5.
—Nick Bereza, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 14 Nov. 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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