as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly
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as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
several standouts from showbiz were at the gala
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
his debut novel was a standout in an otherwise lackluster year
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Recent Examples of stand out
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
The 21-year-old can take players on and beat them at pace, with his close control in transition standing out.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Starters haven’t been determined yet, but Hughes has been one of the early standouts up front.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Especially standing out is a sunken fireside family room with integrated seating, plus a spacious kitchen outfitted with an eat-in island and a walk-in pantry.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
The 21-year-old can take players on and beat them at pace, with his close control in transition standing out.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
Hoover, a decade-long dominant boys basketball program just after the turn of the century, has hired former Cardinals All-CIF standout Miles Nolen-Webb.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Starters haven’t been determined yet, but Hughes has been one of the early standouts up front.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
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With two foot-long horns protruding from either side of their heads, a large hump resting on their shoulders and folds of loose skin drooping from their neck, these aren’t your typical black-and-white milk carton dairy cows.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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On the back, the 9a breaks from Pixel tradition, replacing the width-spanning camera bar with a small module protruding from the back.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
20 Mar. 2025
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There may have been a time when children wanted to grow up to be an astronaut, cowboy, princess and even a movie star.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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In this age of TV dominance of a culture that moves on fast, producers are trying to snag stars at the moment of their peak appeal.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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As Markle's version of Goop, The Tig was about living a worldly life, broadening your horizons, and aspiring for beauty and wellness in the everyday.—
Alanna Bennett,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan, who is captivated by her beauty and kindness, joins forces with her magical friends, empowering Snow White to find her voice and the strength and courage to face the Evil Queen.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Others, of course, love the show's ability to poke fun at the cultural and political zeitgeist of the moment.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
14 Feb. 2025
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The success of Deadpool & Wolverine was a bright spot in 2024, but that movie soared to success in part by poking fun at Marvel's failings.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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The firm specialized in celebrity, events and brands and maintained offices in L.A. and New York.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The network has ordered Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, which will see the celebrity chef go undercover to rescue America’s filthiest restaurants.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Following this new dream, Smeltzer found a vocal coach and started working on it.—
Josie Boyer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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Bringing a hospital to the West End was the dream of Corenza Townsend, chief administrative officer for Norton West.—
James Brown,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Her mother Johnnie Anderson told cops her daughter was lying on her back in bed and still had a knife sticking out of her neck.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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The other major character, Sibyl Vane, an actress Dorian adores but drops cold, is less fortunate, at one point reduced to a big head of curls sticking out of the floor of a miniature stage.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This translates into Jan having to collaborate with many versions of himself that have unique skills and far too many conflicting personalities defined by past events.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This perspective inspired her to taste her way around the globe to seek out the stories and personalities behind the bottles.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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