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as in stars
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 beauties
something very good of its kind
his debut novel was a standout in an otherwise lackluster year
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Recent Examples of standouts
The utility outerwear trend is still going strong — standouts included the puff-sleeve, swing-back jackets at Chloé, the oversized versions at Balenciaga and the sportier silhouettes at Miu Miu and Christopher Esber.
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
All were exceptional, but there are standouts and one of the most popular is the castle pousada of Obidos, literally built into the city walls.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Other standouts include an embellished sheer halterneck dress designed to be paired with trousers and other bottoms underneath, a deep-V jumpsuit, tuxedo blazers and pants in relaxed fits, leather pants and skirts, over-the-knee lace-up boots and faux fur coats.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
All were exceptional, but there are standouts and one of the most popular is the castle pousada of Obidos, literally built into the city walls.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Other standouts include an embellished sheer halterneck dress designed to be paired with trousers and other bottoms underneath, a deep-V jumpsuit, tuxedo blazers and pants in relaxed fits, leather pants and skirts, over-the-knee lace-up boots and faux fur coats.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
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Though there have been big money signings in recent years such as that of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Perez has become accustomed to snapping up big stars for free when their terms run down.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Tim Lammers Dakota Fanning stars as the voice of the title character in Coraline, which is an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Neil Gaiman.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Don’t overdo it on styling; less is more with these minimalist beauties.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
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Below, learn more about, and give flowers to, these trailblazing beauties.Celeste Polanco, Essence, 11 Oct. 2024
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So often on social media, companies and sales managers rely on celebrities to promote their products or even experts in a particular industry.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Welcome to State of the Suit, a new Robb Report series in which writer and menswear stylist Caroline Reilly examines the sartorial choices of candidates, celebrities, and other movers and shakers.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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The resulting conflict between their different cultures and personalities is so standard, the script could have been copied and pasted from other situation comedies.Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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The contrast in personalities makes for powerful television.Carol Schram, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The wonders of the animal kingdom fascinate and inspire us.Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hotel Yellowstone This adults-only Jackson Hole hotel opened in August at the doorway of some of the United States’ most majestic natural wonders.Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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With defenses heavily focused on those two superstars, Prince will be positioned to take advantage of the open looks generated from their gravity.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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While there are asters that bloom at all different times of the growing season, the fall asters are the superstars of the aster world.Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Her friendship with Hitler and other Nazi dignitaries was well documented during WW2.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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Vice presidents in the past have been known to host guests on the property, including foreign leaders and dignitaries, like President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico.Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Standouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standouts. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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