as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly
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Recent Examples of stood out
And while nobody has really stood out in a bad way recently, who hasn’t taken full advantage of their opportunities?
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
One of the newest bands on the Street Mob roster, the quartet has stood out for its smoother, more sentimental approach to música mexicana — and for the wildly likable onstage presence of singer and frontman Gustavo Raya-García.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
The features that stood out to us most are the tiny home’s plethora of charming details.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The Vols frequently targeted him on deep crossers and vertical routes, where his stride length and ball tracking stood out.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Beyond the visuals, Tan’s actual caption struck a reflective tone that stood out from the usual social media fare.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
But what stood out most for Bell was the power of that quick, 30-minute procedure.
—Currie Engel, SELF, 7 Mar. 2026
In her slick look, Moore stood out from the large crowd gathered at the Palazzo delle Scintille for Demna's first collection for Gucci.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 28 Feb. 2026
Even though Allswell is a newer name, one thing that really stood out to me about this brand is how customizable their mattresses are.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
One of the newest bands on the Street Mob roster, the quartet has stood out for its smoother, more sentimental approach to música mexicana — and for the wildly likable onstage presence of singer and frontman Gustavo Raya-García.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
The features that stood out to us most are the tiny home’s plethora of charming details.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The Vols frequently targeted him on deep crossers and vertical routes, where his stride length and ball tracking stood out.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Beyond the visuals, Tan’s actual caption struck a reflective tone that stood out from the usual social media fare.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
But what stood out most for Bell was the power of that quick, 30-minute procedure.
—Currie Engel, SELF, 7 Mar. 2026
In her slick look, Moore stood out from the large crowd gathered at the Palazzo delle Scintille for Demna's first collection for Gucci.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 28 Feb. 2026
Even though Allswell is a newer name, one thing that really stood out to me about this brand is how customizable their mattresses are.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood out
Verb
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Or if a finger was so sliced open that the bone protruded.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Big, waxy flowers called lobster claws protruded from thick stalks.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Since then, the president has repeatedly poked at the vulnerability.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Many spectators poked fun at the efforts of Chicago police to confiscate and collect BORGs in viral posts over the weekend.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The sight of the black rock stuck out at Harris' house.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Thousands of Metallica fans across the globe stuck out their arms to donate blood, as a result of the band’s partnership with the American Red Cross.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Stood out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20out. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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