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
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Jesse Tyler Ferguson has worked with his share of background actors, but one of them who worked on Modern Family stands out, even five years after the sitcom went off the air.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Starters haven’t been determined yet, but Hughes has been one of the early standouts up front.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
But what makes the island stand out above the idyllic others?
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Jesse Tyler Ferguson has worked with his share of background actors, but one of them who worked on Modern Family stands out, even five years after the sitcom went off the air.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
Hoover, a decade-long dominant boys basketball program just after the turn of the century, has hired former Cardinals All-CIF standout Miles Nolen-Webb.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Starters haven’t been determined yet, but Hughes has been one of the early standouts up front.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
Verb
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The two rear cameras live in a small module that protrudes less than a millimeter from the back case.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Well down the mountainside a small ledge protruded from the sharp ridge like a bulbous growth.—
Percy Brown,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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How to see the Lyrids The meteors seem to emerge – or radiate – from the constellation Lyra, specifically a bright star named Vega, according to astronomers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Aberdeen would have been a fan favorite and the top returner in a backcourt losing three stars in Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2025
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Jonathan, who is captivated by her beauty and kindness, joins forces with her magical friends, empowering Snow White to find her voice and the strength and courage to face the Evil Queen.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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As Markle's version of Goop, The Tig was about living a worldly life, broadening your horizons, and aspiring for beauty and wellness in the everyday.—
Alanna Bennett,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Others, of course, love the show's ability to poke fun at the cultural and political zeitgeist of the moment.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
14 Feb. 2025
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The success of Deadpool & Wolverine was a bright spot in 2024, but that movie soared to success in part by poking fun at Marvel's failings.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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The network has ordered Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, which will see the celebrity chef go undercover to rescue America’s filthiest restaurants.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The firm specialized in celebrity, events and brands and maintained offices in L.A. and New York.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Big advances in artificial intelligence have renewed some scientists’ dream of eventually understanding what dolphins are saying.—
Melissa Hobson,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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As a job seeker, personal branding can make the difference between landing your dream job and disappearing into a pile of resumes.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Cristobal said Toney’s maturity and preparation stuck out the most this spring.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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Charles Muse: There are several cases throughout my career that stick out to me.—
Vladimir Duthiers, Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2025
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This translates into Jan having to collaborate with many versions of himself that have unique skills and far too many conflicting personalities defined by past events.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This perspective inspired her to taste her way around the globe to seek out the stories and personalities behind the bottles.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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