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
Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
With 24 Tracks There’s Something for Everyone: For drivers, certain circuits, such as Monaco and Silverstone, stand out.
—Phillip Horton, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2025
This year’s standout performer is Hugel, the French DJ who was seemingly everywhere in Miami during Art Week.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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While Bezos looked dressed for the occasion in a simple black suit, Sánchez once again stood out from the crowd.
—Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
With 24 Tracks There’s Something for Everyone: For drivers, certain circuits, such as Monaco and Silverstone, stand out.
—Phillip Horton, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
Watson will have a lot to work during his first season in Fort Worth as TCU returns standouts Bud Clark and Jamel Johnson at safety.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2025
This year’s standout performer is Hugel, the French DJ who was seemingly everywhere in Miami during Art Week.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
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What stands out in photos taken in the arena is that the cameras really protrude, perhaps emphasized by the phone’s thin profile.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Here are some of the latest discoveries: Family spots wood sticking out of sand dune — and finds historic item in New Zealand In New Zealand, a family stumbled upon a piece of wood protruding from a sand dune, which turned out to be a historic artifact.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Yet, far from being overshadowed by the star’s appearance, Owens enjoyed plenty of additional attention for his new designs — in particular, a pair of knee-high boots heaving with a plume of feathery leather strips.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The two stars have figured out how to complement each other, using their respective strengths to dominate opponents.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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And the only reason this film doesn't rank one spot higher is because the true depth and beauty of this story can only be fully appreciated after watching Before Sunrise.—
Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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Timothée Chalamet playfully poked fun at himself during his Saturday Night Live monologue on Jan. 25.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2025
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This time his timing was really good, as was that of Tanner Jeannot, who poked the puck lin Helenius’ direction.—
Jim Alexander,
Orange County Register,
23 Jan. 2025
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Critically, Ariel seems to be the only one with a healthy skepticism towards his celebrity mystique, which is defined by all of Elton John‘s eccentricity and virtually none of his talent.—
Chase Hutchinson,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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The puppet performance serves as a grim explanation for Moretti’s motives, as well as a valid confrontation of the media’s abuse of power and privacy in pursuit of celebrity gossip.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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Azzedine Alaïa had a dream of having a boutique on rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré—with this location, his dream is manifested.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
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Vincent, on the other hand, grew up in a mortal family that did not worship the gods but found a friendship in Matilda, who appears to him in dreams.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Tarrio’s case The Justice Department’s case against Tarrio stuck out for one reason: the Proud Boys leader was not in Washington on Jan. 6 when other members of his group stormed the Capitol.—
Michael Wilner,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
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But one stuck out: The ride-sharing company Uber is an early adopter of this kind of physics AI.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Spaces brimming with personality that feels intentional and curated, as opposed to chaotic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Uniquely is a Sacramento Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Sacramento area so special.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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