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
Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
One mission stands out among her long list of accomplishments: her commitment to promoting children's literacy.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Ty Gaskins, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Gabrielle was a standout during the casting process, said Druckmann, who has worked with her several times.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Dishes like the elderflower crème brûlée stood out — along with the service.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
One mission stands out among her long list of accomplishments: her commitment to promoting children's literacy.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
Ahead of the special’s debut, the artists showcased holiday glamour with standout looks for the taping.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Gabrielle was a standout during the casting process, said Druckmann, who has worked with her several times.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, a closer look at the footage revealed that the insects never touched the spider webs with their protruding front legs.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
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The image, showing two bare feet protruding from a gap between rocks, was impossible to escape on the internet this week.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 26 Oct. 2024
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Wolfgang Becker, the German filmmaker whose reunification comedy Good Bye, Lenin! was a worldwide hit and made a star out of the then-unknown young actor Daniel Brühl, has died.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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This has prompted criticism from some quarters that her race has partly contributed to her commercial success, given other Black stars have not received deals on the same level.Johannes Sasay-Wada and Amanda Davies, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Following the holiday season, the beauty and flaws of relationships and connections are magnified, encouraging everyone to reflect.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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For yourself or someone else, a look at the best new beauty products to consider as 2024 comes to a close.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Cleavage forming, hormones erupting, hair poking through in what feels like strange places and wanting to dance on the peripherals of sexiness.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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This cute sweatshirt pokes fun at the sport’s quirky name with a watercolor print of two pickles playing pickleball.Cai Cramer, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The project was hotly anticipated thanks to the stunt casting of Lady Gaga playing Harley Quinn, the psychotic girlfriend of Arthur Fleck (aka Joker), given a backstory which sounds an awful lot like the performer’s own experience as a privileged socialite turned celebrity.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Movie premieres took place around the world, and celebrities showed up in droves to support and promote some of the upcoming film releases of the season.Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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What if your dream job in aviation technology only has openings in their Miami office?Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Juvenile actor Abdallah, who lost his left leg at the age of four in a missile attack that killed his father, gives a remarkable performance as the resourceful boy who eventually takes enormous risks to keep at least part of his dream alive.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Keith Urban has had plenty of fan interaction on the road over the years, but one particular incident really sticks out in his mind.Christian Holub, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Among the grim statistics in a recent housing report released by the state, one stuck out: Oregon ranks first in the nation for homelessness among families with children.Kale Williams, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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The visionary highlights the concept of The Third Entity™, a framework developed by CRR Global that views relationships as distinct entities with their own personalities and dynamics.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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In October, Cuomo hosted a two-hour primetime special featuring a discussion about the 2024 election with guests including sports personality Stephen A. Smith and entrepreneur Mark Cuban.Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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