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
Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025
Fairly or unfairly, the play that will stand out is San Francisco wide receiver Deebo Samuel running over Poyer and through Holland for a touchdown.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
But the Casa de Agua Spa is undoubtedly a standout, where centuries-old healing rituals meet sleek, modern design.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Perez says there were many resonant elements in Season 55, but the ones that stood out to him were those that felt the most authentic.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025
Fairly or unfairly, the play that will stand out is San Francisco wide receiver Deebo Samuel running over Poyer and through Holland for a touchdown.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
San Ramon Valley, Wilcox, Amador Valley, St. Ignatius standouts also recognized.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
But the Casa de Agua Spa is undoubtedly a standout, where centuries-old healing rituals meet sleek, modern design.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
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Out of her spine emerges a creature with too many appendages, body parts in the wrong places, and Elisabeth’s face protruding from her back.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Identifiable by their protruding upper jaw and spiny bodies, the new species had a few key features that set them apart.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Blessed with size, Mara faced one significant disadvantage in his quest to become an instant college star.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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In a new Instagram video celebrating his non-alcoholic drink brand Bero's launch at Target, the Spider-Man star, 28, revealed his love for Zendaya's dog Noon.Erin Clack, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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This series covers food and beverages, personal care, beauty, household care, home goods, baby and kids, pets and so much more.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Over the past few years Liberty has been investing in the store and upgrading its fashion and beauty offer.Samantha Conti, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
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Some of his fellow officers poked fun at him and his blue vest.Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025
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In a signature segment, the Joke Wall, performers in mod regalia poked their heads out of holes in a set, like cuckoos emerging from a clock, and spouted one-liners.Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Imagine one of the most beloved talk show hosts from your country - someone who interviewed generations of celebrities and became a cultural icon through their unique style and warmth.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The children of celebrities don’t usually have a typical childhood—whether they are hounded by the paparazzi or attending glamorous Hollywood events with their celebrity parents.Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
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Fall asleep and dream about being slowly forced, as if by some mechanized peristalsis, through the digestive tract of a huge synthetic worm that then deposits me into a lightless industrial kitchen.Jay Katsir, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
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Mercurial, vengeful and fixated on forming a safe space for Mormons, Brigham Young stops at nothing to see his dream realized.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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Among the entire roster, Orlando Arcia stuck out like a sore thumb for his poor performance.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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But the story that sticks out was from spring training in 1997.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Part of what was fun about working on this project was really living in her personality for the length of a movie.Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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But players like Edelman and Gronkowski still found ways to let their personalities show.Jason Jones, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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