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
Laura Paddison, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Which of Allen’s plays stood out to the players inside the Bills locker room who see his on-field antics daily?
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2025
This year’s standout performer is Hugel, the French DJ who was seemingly everywhere in Miami during Art Week.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Even among the rattiest cities identified in the study, Washington, DC, stood out.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Which of Allen’s plays stood out to the players inside the Bills locker room who see his on-field antics daily?
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
Watson will have a lot to work during his first season in Fort Worth as TCU returns standouts Bud Clark and Jamel Johnson at safety.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2025
This year’s standout performer is Hugel, the French DJ who was seemingly everywhere in Miami during Art Week.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
Verb
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Even in the second decade of the twenty-first century, that pesky, protruding, uncontrollable external organ is still not ready for general public viewing.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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The video also showed shirtless, emaciated-looking men with protruding bones and ribs.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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Before heading into Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena for the official kick-off of the show, the Miss Americana star received a white rose from a young Swiftie.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Goldblum, meanwhile, star of Wicked, will perform on the piano during the In Memoriam section of the ceremony.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Feb. 2025
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And the only reason this film doesn't rank one spot higher is because the true depth and beauty of this story can only be fully appreciated after watching Before Sunrise.—
Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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Timothée Chalamet playfully poked fun at himself during his Saturday Night Live monologue on Jan. 25.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2025
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This time his timing was really good, as was that of Tanner Jeannot, who poked the puck lin Helenius’ direction.—
Jim Alexander,
Orange County Register,
23 Jan. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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On Instant Gel-Like Salon Manicure More celebrity beauty news: Now, watch Madison Bailey try 9 new activities: Don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Now Mission: Impossible actress Hayley Atwell has shared that her co-star and producer was also fulfilling a lifelong dream.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
2 Feb. 2025
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Playing with Los Angeles has been a fulfillment of a lifelong dream.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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But if his life has taken a wild detour from that point, his future business success isn’t the only reason the evening sticks out in his mind.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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On the plus side, making bags is just as easy as with the Nesco and by contrast, Anova’s is much more attractive in a glossy black finish that won’t stick out as much among your more modern appliances.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
27 Jan. 2025
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As in past seasons, the first trailer introduces us to the couples, families and friends looking for a reboot getaway, immediately setting up some of the simmering tensions/personality conflicts in their relationships.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2025
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Read on for your Bachelor personality predictions, according to the cosmos Comments The power of the flower is in... the stars?—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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