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
Laura Paddison, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Which of Allen’s plays stood out to the players inside the Bills locker room who see his on-field antics daily?
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Layla Ilchi, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
The 2025 Grammy Awards are honoring the standouts in music from last year, as artists, producers and fans are eager to find out who will bring home the night's top prizes a little under three months after nominations were announced.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Even among the rattiest cities identified in the study, Washington, DC, stood out.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Which of Allen’s plays stood out to the players inside the Bills locker room who see his on-field antics daily?
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
Related Articles Here are a few standouts from the shows.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
The 2025 Grammy Awards are honoring the standouts in music from last year, as artists, producers and fans are eager to find out who will bring home the night's top prizes a little under three months after nominations were announced.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
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Even in the second decade of the twenty-first century, that pesky, protruding, uncontrollable external organ is still not ready for general public viewing.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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The video also showed shirtless, emaciated-looking men with protruding bones and ribs.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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Before heading into Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena for the official kick-off of the show, the Miss Americana star received a white rose from a young Swiftie.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Goldblum, meanwhile, star of Wicked, will perform on the piano during the In Memoriam section of the ceremony.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Feb. 2025
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As far as citrus fruits go, the bulbous beauties may be the most unsung.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appétit,
8 Feb. 2025
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Daniel Petroni Photography The home’s beauty salon.—
Ray Parisi,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes then use the handle end of a wooden spoon to poke holes about 1 1/2 inches apart all the way through the cake.—
Bev Barrett,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Even Belichick's former New England Patriots players poked fun at his relationship during The Roast of Tom Brady in May 2024.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Other celebrities seen inside the Superdome ahead of kickoff include Kevin Costner, Pete Davidson, Miles Teller, soccer star Lionel Messi and Druski.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Feb. 2025
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Although this year’s celebrity host will remain a secret until the opening night, past stars who have filled that role include Emma Roberts, Sofia Vergara, Amy Adams, Anne Hathaway, and Rita Ora.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Playing with Los Angeles has been a fulfillment of a lifelong dream.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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Now Mission: Impossible actress Hayley Atwell has shared that her co-star and producer was also fulfilling a lifelong dream.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
2 Feb. 2025
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But if his life has taken a wild detour from that point, his future business success isn’t the only reason the evening sticks out in his mind.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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On the plus side, making bags is just as easy as with the Nesco and by contrast, Anova’s is much more attractive in a glossy black finish that won’t stick out as much among your more modern appliances.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
27 Jan. 2025
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My personality is colorful enough without tartans; let the suit merely contain it.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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With his low-key personality, Coetzee has needed a little prodding along the way, according to Andrean coach Aaron Austin.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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