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 appear as if in relief : project
b
: to be prominent or conspicuous
stands out from the crowd
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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Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The laptop's standard 1600p screen is its standout feature, displaying superior detail and sharpness to the full HD panels often found in this price bracket.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately for the former Florida standout, Jones has been starring in his new role as the starter in Indianapolis.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
ForSingh, who has been testing products professionally for more than a decade, this sunscreen truly stood out as an industry-first formulation.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Want to stand out, grow your network, and get more job opportunities?
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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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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