as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly
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Recent Examples of stands out
Yet amid the devastation, what stands out is the determination of ordinary Venezuelans.
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James Longman,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
This leather style stands out with its low profile and minimalist design.
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Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Zoox stands out because its vehicle has no traditional driver setup at all.
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Kurt Knutsson,
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Nonetheless, Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent for The Economist and the author of one of Netanyahu’s biographies, says that Eisenkot stands out from previous challengers.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
The thing that most stands out about the Scindapsus species are the unique colors.
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Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Antigua is known for its warm water, sailing harbors, and relaxed beach lifestyle, but Long Bay stands out as a more private spot compared to the island’s popular resorts.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Set on a plaza shaped like a massive record player, the sparkling glass pyramid of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame stands out in Cleveland’s industrial skyline.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
The company stands out for its educational approach, one-on-one customer support and strong customer reviews.
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Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
James Longman,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
This leather style stands out with its low profile and minimalist design.
—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Zoox stands out because its vehicle has no traditional driver setup at all.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Nonetheless, Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent for The Economist and the author of one of Netanyahu’s biographies, says that Eisenkot stands out from previous challengers.
—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
The thing that most stands out about the Scindapsus species are the unique colors.
—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Antigua is known for its warm water, sailing harbors, and relaxed beach lifestyle, but Long Bay stands out as a more private spot compared to the island’s popular resorts.
—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Set on a plaza shaped like a massive record player, the sparkling glass pyramid of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame stands out in Cleveland’s industrial skyline.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
The company stands out for its educational approach, one-on-one customer support and strong customer reviews.
—
Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands out
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These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.
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Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.
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The second is a vent which pokes out above your clothes, to move warm air away from you.
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Perched on a finger of land that pokes into Lebanon, Metula is usually crowded with tourists this time of year.
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Elle’s bright pink signature look sticks out like, well, a bright pink signature look amid a sea of black band T-shirts.
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In that sea of No 7s, an Argentina No 10 top sticks out like a sore thumb.
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