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
Lorne Cook, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Comparing 17 models side by side, this plush air mattress stood out for its durability, which is a huge pro when a mattress relies on air to stay full.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Apress, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
The 23-year-old phenom has regularly cited Bible verses and given thanks to God in times of standout basketball success.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Many questions remain unanswered but one stands out: what role, if any, might the United States play?
—Lorne Cook, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Comparing 17 models side by side, this plush air mattress stood out for its durability, which is a huge pro when a mattress relies on air to stay full.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
And, of course, Inter Miami. Miami has sold out its season tickets as fans clamor to get an in-person look at Messi and fellow former Barcelona standouts Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets.
—Apress, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
The 23-year-old phenom has regularly cited Bible verses and given thanks to God in times of standout basketball success.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
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With a large, sail-like dorsal fin protruding from their backs and shimmery scales, these fish have a distinctive appearance.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Feb. 2025
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Last month, Daniel White lifted up his red jail uniform to show a small node of medication the size of a walnut that protruded from his belly.—
Ethan Varian,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Michelle Monaghan is actress Jaclyn Lemon: The TV star is famous enough to be recognized by other guests (and paid for her childhood friends' vacations).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher may be going through a $75 million divorce, but the Borat star only had good things to say about his ex in her new post.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Ulta is the largest beauty retailer in the U.S., and this is considered the biggest exclusive hair launch in its history.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Valenti is Vogue’s former senior beauty editor.—
Lauren Valenti,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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First, Murray poked fun at how there has only been one Black anchor of the segment: Michael Che, who has had the role alongside Jost since 2014.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Doctor Who star poked fun at Trump during his remarks, earning loud applause from an audience packed with Hollywood stars.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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At the popular Burger Bash, meat lovers gathered under a tent on the sands of South Beach to sample the offerings and vote for their favorites, while a panel of celebrity judges chose their own winner.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
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Even celebrities like Jason Statham, Henry Cavill and Elizabeth Banks have talked about their love of the fitness program.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Melina is the mother of a mixed family, led by patriarch Tim (an often unnecessary naked Lars Eidinger), who himself is a former leftist who’s killed his own years-dead liberal dreams by selling out to a company that makes performatively humanitarian promos for planet-wrecking corporations.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
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Louisiana, Arizona end pauses on capital punishment as 3 executions set for March Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Plastic straws were also noted sticking out of sea turtle nostrils, and sickening or killing seabirds, fish, manatees, dolphins and other marine mammals.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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Another thing that stuck out was the idea of empathy, which in my opinion is Sam Wilson’s superpower.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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As for Reacher’s allies, Duffy’s a federal agent with a thick Boston accent who shares a lot of Reacher’s personality quirks.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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So many of them look so bland and lack personality.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
20 Feb. 2025
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