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
Additionally, the company stands out by prioritizing culture and vision over quick commissions.
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William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The ornate Cathedral on North Bayside Drive just north of the Venetian Causeway, stands out in a sea of cookie cutter hotels and condo buildings.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Foody says Mercor stands out from the pack because of its focus on providing clients with highly-skilled experts, like PhDs or lawyers, who typically make between $90 and $150 an hour.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
What stands out particularly is the gold design on the wheel, offering a fresh look from the conventional black F1 wheels.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Even in college sports, where the cult of the head coach looms large, the attention Belichick has delivered to a middling program stands out.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
When compared to other plug-in hybrid sedans in its class, the Roewe M7 PHEV stands out with its electric-only capability.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
This particular pair stands out with some practical perks.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
In a league of athletic specimens, Stewart stands out.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The ornate Cathedral on North Bayside Drive just north of the Venetian Causeway, stands out in a sea of cookie cutter hotels and condo buildings.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Foody says Mercor stands out from the pack because of its focus on providing clients with highly-skilled experts, like PhDs or lawyers, who typically make between $90 and $150 an hour.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
What stands out particularly is the gold design on the wheel, offering a fresh look from the conventional black F1 wheels.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Even in college sports, where the cult of the head coach looms large, the attention Belichick has delivered to a middling program stands out.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
When compared to other plug-in hybrid sedans in its class, the Roewe M7 PHEV stands out with its electric-only capability.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
This particular pair stands out with some practical perks.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
In a league of athletic specimens, Stewart stands out.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands out
Verb
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The brand’s giant green owl mascot dances badly, makes obscure pop culture references and pokes fun at the company’s push notifications.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Like his contemporaries, Meyers often pokes fun at the ongoing actions of the president and his administration on Late Night.—
Emlyn Travis Updated,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, one show in particular sticks out to me.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Still, what sticks out most is the show’s treatment of youth.—
Greta Rainbow,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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