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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
Here are 14 of business aviation’s standouts, listed with their top features from lowest to highest base prices.
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Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Breaking down the cuts, standouts and roster 2.
—Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Complimentary wines served on board included many made in Australia, and there were a few standouts.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Los Angeles Lakers The Lakers have long been rumored to have an interest in acquiring a third star, next to aging All-NBA frontcourt standouts LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
On Friday, the former president posted the playlist of his favorite music of 2024, which included standouts by Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Shaboozey.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Main dish standouts include a branzino a la talla with adobo, salsa verde and fennel salad, and a dry aged duck breast over a mixed berry mole, acompanied by parsnip puree, pickled plums, and fresh purslane, with a final touch of totomoxtle (corn husk) ash.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
There should also be academic program standouts across the field of academic offerings upon which the branding of the institution will depend.
—Brian Mitchell, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
There are five versatile shades to choose from; personal standouts include Roadie, a shimmering champagne hue, and Riff, a more traditional warm bronze—both perfect for the upcoming holiday.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Breaking down the cuts, standouts and roster 2.
—Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Complimentary wines served on board included many made in Australia, and there were a few standouts.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Los Angeles Lakers The Lakers have long been rumored to have an interest in acquiring a third star, next to aging All-NBA frontcourt standouts LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
On Friday, the former president posted the playlist of his favorite music of 2024, which included standouts by Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Shaboozey.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Main dish standouts include a branzino a la talla with adobo, salsa verde and fennel salad, and a dry aged duck breast over a mixed berry mole, acompanied by parsnip puree, pickled plums, and fresh purslane, with a final touch of totomoxtle (corn husk) ash.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
There should also be academic program standouts across the field of academic offerings upon which the branding of the institution will depend.
—Brian Mitchell, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
There are five versatile shades to choose from; personal standouts include Roadie, a shimmering champagne hue, and Riff, a more traditional warm bronze—both perfect for the upcoming holiday.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
Noun
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There was also some truly jaw-dropping fashion from stars on their press tours.—
Anastasia Sanger,
Glamour,
24 Dec. 2024
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While the artwork paints a nostalgic portrait of the era, the true stars of the show are the machines that roared through history and put countless manufacturers, drivers, and race teams on the map.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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We natural hair beauties go to bed with satin or silk bonnets and scarves to help prevent breakage, reduce frizz, and retain moisture.—
Dana Oliver,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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Fried twice, liberally dusted with salt and pepper and served with a ramekin of garlic aioli, a plate of these golden-brown beauties can easily sate three or four people as a starter.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The backlash against religious celebrities shows that celebrity authenticity and cultural tolerance has limits – and hypocrisy.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, more celebrities were showcased in the crowd than seemingly any other AEW PPV before.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This colossal collision of plotlines and personalities, of wild opposites and weird outcomes?—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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This creates a powerful, fast-moving culture, but one that’s often undocumented, inconsistent, and overly reliant on personalities.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders that are unseen and unseeable in the world.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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From April 4- 6, 2025, pop superstars Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Timberlake will headline the 14th edition of the TecatePa’l Norte festival, a massive music celebration held annually in Monterrey.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Jan. 2025
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The track was included on a compilation featuring pop superstars all doing their best to join in on the holiday fun, titled Platinum Christmas.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The hotel has since hosted royalty, dignitaries, and iconic guests.—
Shalbha Sarda,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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Philp and other dignitaries arrived in boats carrying the remains in special boxes.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Standouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standouts. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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