stand·out
ˈstand-ˌau̇t 
often attributive
: one that is prominent or conspicuous especially because of excellence
stood out; standing out; stands out
1
a
: to stick out from a surface : project
b
: to be prominent or conspicuous
His bright hat made him stand out in the crowd.
also
: to be better or more important in a conspicuous way
His performance really stood out.
One part of the testimony stands out.
2
: to steer away from shore
3
: to be stubborn in resolution or resistance
Examples of standout in a Sentence
Noun
She is a standout among the available candidates.
All the cameras we tested were good, but there was no real standout.
Verb
the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly
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Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
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Aside from its size, which Christie’s claims is the largest drip painting still in private hands, Number 7A stands out for its exceptional provenance, having come from the collection of the late Newhouse and his wife Victoria, who both regularly appeared on ARTnews Top 200 collector list.
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Noun
Each person gets a single scene but feels utterly real, with Will Dagger a standout as the cousin, leaking needy bravado, and Constance Shulman very funny as the funeral director, determined to stage a party for a host who refuses to throw one.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with plenty of luxury perks and statement credits to justify its annual fee.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Verb
But in an age of information overload, the leaders who stand out aren’t those who add to the noise.
—Carmine Gallo, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Aside from its size, which Christie’s claims is the largest drip painting still in private hands, Number 7A stands out for its exceptional provenance, having come from the collection of the late Newhouse and his wife Victoria, who both regularly appeared on ARTnews Top 200 collector list.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026
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“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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standout
1 of 2 noun
stand·out
ˈstan-ˌdau̇t
: one that is well-known or outstanding especially because of excellence
stand out
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)stan-ˈdau̇t
1
: to stick out from a surface : project
2
: to be easily seen or recognized
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