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
What stands out to her about Chicago architecture is its innovation, which was first sparked by the Great Chicago Fire.
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Noel Brennan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
This spot also stands out for its on-site Nordic Spa, complete with thermal pools.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Amidst this movement, the Rotterdam Film Festival stands out as a particularly safe place for such creatives, given the festival’s foundational mission of platforming voices at risk.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
What really stands out about the past two games is that Sidney Crosby has been a quiet soul.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Brett Wooderson, a longtime customer, agreed that the appreciation for beer and brewing as a hobby stands out.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Of the many types of basil, the classic Italian 'Treviso' variety stands out for resisting bitterness, staying tender longer, and being slow to flower even as summer heats up.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
The shoes are set on a striking slanted heel that measures 100mm and stands out thanks to the Louboutin signature red leather sole.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
However, no character stands out from the crowd more than Miss Piggy.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Noel Brennan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
This spot also stands out for its on-site Nordic Spa, complete with thermal pools.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Amidst this movement, the Rotterdam Film Festival stands out as a particularly safe place for such creatives, given the festival’s foundational mission of platforming voices at risk.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
What really stands out about the past two games is that Sidney Crosby has been a quiet soul.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Brett Wooderson, a longtime customer, agreed that the appreciation for beer and brewing as a hobby stands out.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Of the many types of basil, the classic Italian 'Treviso' variety stands out for resisting bitterness, staying tender longer, and being slow to flower even as summer heats up.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
The shoes are set on a striking slanted heel that measures 100mm and stands out thanks to the Louboutin signature red leather sole.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
However, no character stands out from the crowd more than Miss Piggy.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands out
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Other companies have incorporated AI into their Super Bowl commercials to a lesser extent, according to the outlet, and AI companies will return as well — a commercial from Anthropic pokes fun at ChatGPT incorporating ads.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Partnerships deserve thoughtfulness as romantic Venus pokes jolly Jupiter, activating your 7th House of Connections and your 12th House of Karma.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What’s your biggest memory that sticks out from making that movie?—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
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What sticks out in my mind is Micronesia.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Stands out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands%20out. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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