stick out
verb
stuck out; sticking out; sticks out
1
a
: to jut out : project
ears that stick out
b
: to be prominent or conspicuous
stuck out in an orange vest
2
British, informal
: to be persistent (as in a demand or an opinion)
1
: extend (as a body part) outward
stick out your tongue
2
: endure, last entry 1
—often used with it
stuck it out to the end
Examples of stick out in a Sentence
no feet sticking out in the aisles, please
managed to stick out the whole race despite her bad knee
Recent Examples on the Web
That's what really sticks out for me.
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
The cinematography feels flat and drab, with few interesting compositions that stick out in the mind.
—Chase Hutchinson, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
Another 2 inches should stick out of the soil and encircle the plants.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Similarly, faded or outdated trim and porch columns stick out in a modern neighborhood, but these features can be updated with a quick coat of paint or stain to enhance the look of your home.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 13 Mar. 2026
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
The cinematography feels flat and drab, with few interesting compositions that stick out in the mind.
—Chase Hutchinson, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
Another 2 inches should stick out of the soil and encircle the plants.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Similarly, faded or outdated trim and porch columns stick out in a modern neighborhood, but these features can be updated with a quick coat of paint or stain to enhance the look of your home.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stick out
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20out. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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