as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly
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as in star
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 beauty
something very good of its kind
his debut novel was a standout in an otherwise lackluster year
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Recent Examples of stand out
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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—Cat Cardenas, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Ty Gaskins, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Gabrielle was a standout during the casting process, said Druckmann, who has worked with her several times.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Remember that substitutions work best in recipes with multiple spices, such as spice blends or baked goods, where the slight variation in flavor won’t stand out as much.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Growing up in Mexico City, were there any actors who stood out to you and shaped you?
—Cat Cardenas, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ahead of the special’s debut, the artists showcased holiday glamour with standout looks for the taping.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Gabrielle was a standout during the casting process, said Druckmann, who has worked with her several times.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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In 1970, Smithson traveled to the Great Salt Lake’s Rozel Point peninsula, northwest of Salt Lake City, and arranged 6,000 tons of local black basalt rock into a 1,500-foot-long, protruding line, which reaches into the lake and curls counterclockwise into a spiral.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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The attack was foiled when a Secret Service agent spotted a firearm protruding from the bushes.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The proposal gained traction in large part because it was spearheaded by socialite, heiress and reality TV star Paris Hilton.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Since being in the spotlight as a ‘90s child star, Lopez told Fox News Digital how he’s relied on his faith while working in Hollywood.Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Following the holiday season, the beauty and flaws of relationships and connections are magnified, encouraging everyone to reflect.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Understanding Platonic Love The interaction between Izzy and her roommate highlights the beauty of platonic love—a deep, non-romantic affection between individuals.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Much of Lame's content pokes fun at life hacks, which, in his view, are baloney.Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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In a video Bunnie XO posted to Instagram on Christmas Day, the couple playfully pokes fun at Bunnie XO’s seeming lack of baking skills.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The stylist’s other celebrity clients include John David Washington and Daisy Ridley.Hannah Malach, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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After an overtime Super Bowl win, a star tight end kissed his girlfriend, the world's most successful pop star, as confetti flew—the stuff dreams are made of.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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For years, he’s been trading their good, young players and draft picks for a dream.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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However, the chapter about new revenue streams stuck out as strange.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Within the Nasdaq 100, MicroStrategy sticks out like a sore thumb from its peers.Edan Yago, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The visionary highlights the concept of The Third Entity™, a framework developed by CRR Global that views relationships as distinct entities with their own personalities and dynamics.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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In October, Cuomo hosted a two-hour primetime special featuring a discussion about the 2024 election with guests including sports personality Stephen A. Smith and entrepreneur Mark Cuban.Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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