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as in stars
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 beauties
something very good of its kind
his debut novel was a standout in an otherwise lackluster year
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Recent Examples of standouts
The Big 12 quietly had a strong year at tight end last season with standouts like Baylor’s Micheal Trigg and Houston’s Tanner Koziol.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
More than a decade later, Cassetta’s relationship with the yard has resulted in standouts such as the 227-foot Spectre, 207-foot Metis (now Artisan), and 353-foot Luminosity.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Shop standouts for easy outfits this season that both my mom and I love now.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
However, season one was well received, thanks to those familiar personalities and the introduction of a few more standouts, including D’Spain.
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Mckinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Some other standouts include a collagen glow mist for bouncy, plump skin at under $15, as well as viral toner pads to soothe blemishes and even out skin tone for under $20.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
These standouts are not just navigating AI, fragmented landscapes and new growth imperatives.
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Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The town-famous river otters and the immersive 19th-century settlers’ ranch are standouts, but the in-house raptors are the true stars.
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Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Players of the year and Sentinel standouts are selected by the Sentinel staff with input from area coaches.
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Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
More than a decade later, Cassetta’s relationship with the yard has resulted in standouts such as the 227-foot Spectre, 207-foot Metis (now Artisan), and 353-foot Luminosity.
—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Shop standouts for easy outfits this season that both my mom and I love now.
—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
However, season one was well received, thanks to those familiar personalities and the introduction of a few more standouts, including D’Spain.
—
Mckinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Some other standouts include a collagen glow mist for bouncy, plump skin at under $15, as well as viral toner pads to soothe blemishes and even out skin tone for under $20.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
These standouts are not just navigating AI, fragmented landscapes and new growth imperatives.
—
Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The town-famous river otters and the immersive 19th-century settlers’ ranch are standouts, but the in-house raptors are the true stars.
—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Players of the year and Sentinel standouts are selected by the Sentinel staff with input from area coaches.
—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
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The first major update came in 1795 with the addition of two stars for Vermont and Kentucky, and the most recent change came in 1960 after Hawaii became the 50th state.
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So far, historical society members have determined the giant cotton broadcloth flag bears just 48 stars representing the US states – a design used only until 1959, before Alaska and Hawaii were admitted to the union.
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Cotton Candy Grapes These high-sugar green beauties really do taste like cotton candy.
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The best office chairs on Amazon can fix that, ranging from our favorite overall, Herman Miller’s Aeron Office Chair, to ergonomic beauties from Branch, Flexispot, and Haworth that come cosigned by AD staffers.
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The agency’s new group mainly includes health professionals who prescribe, produce or promote peptides, which have become a wellness trend among athletes, influencers and celebrities.
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To prevent impersonation, WhatsApp will hold back usernames for high-profile people or groups such as celebrities, public figures and government entities.
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As the nation turns 250 years old, USA TODAY decided to create a time capsule, not of items but of dreams Americans hold for the country’s future.
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Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.
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Many Iranian hardliners, including conservative lawmakers and media personalities, have criticized the memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington.
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Armand tries on personalities — clingy boyfriend, conniving mastermind — and flocks to love interests like new rock star Lestat goes through vats of body glitter.
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These wonders can grow as strange, twisted bushes or as giant, spindly trees.
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National Geographic has long been the entry point for learning about science, nature and the wonders of Earth, whether through its iconic magazine, documentaries starring the likes of Jacques Cousteau and Jane Goodall, or popular television series.
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Based on those figures, Honsal said 731 dogs remain unaccounted for.
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Kids will create origami figures, write wishes on them and hang them on bamboo.
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Mexican fruit flies are one of the world’s most destructive pests when laying their eggs, destroying or damaging fruit such as apples, grapefruits, avocados, peaches and pears, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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There's nowhere else to be at sunset, reclined on a beanbag, cocktail in hand, as the Maldives' paint chart of bright blues morphs into a canvas of ambers, pinks, peaches, and golds.
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“Standouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standouts. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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