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
Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 22 May 2025
But not a single sequence in Fuori manages to really stand out.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Another standout: Zoom Communications Inc., which experienced a 1,269.7% surge in revenue from 2019 to 2024 yet maintained an average DSO of 51.4 throughout.
—Dean Kaplan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Verb
What’s stood out most to Boone about Domínguez’s start to the season?
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 22 May 2025
But not a single sequence in Fuori manages to really stand out.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Noun
The standout is Izadyar, whose big, dark eyes are the film’s most valuable asset, and her mercurial shifts are a thing of wonder.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Another standout: Zoom Communications Inc., which experienced a 1,269.7% surge in revenue from 2019 to 2024 yet maintained an average DSO of 51.4 throughout.
—Dean Kaplan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
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Using metal detectors and magnetometers, the team was able to locate large bits of steel and iron protruding from the seafloor that turned out to be parts of the frame and windlass, the machine used to reel in the anchor.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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One of the biggest surprises of the 2025 Met Gala is Rihanna’s protruding belly.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2025
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Here's what stars, constellations are the best to spot in May Stargazing this May?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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First was Giannis Antetokounmpo, who drew the Siakam assignment while the Pacer star averaged 19.8 points in the series, including three games of at least 24-point performances.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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Age before beauty To obtain an approximate age for a young crescent moon, simply add the number of hours or days that have elapsed from the time of new moon through the date and time of sunset at your location on a particular evening.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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Both are powerful spots of natural beauty and deep cultural significance, but for a less solemn outing, the little islet of Ojima sits neatly between the two.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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Within seconds, Phaedra poked fun at newbies Brit Eady, Angela Oakley, and Kelli Ferrell.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
25 May 2025
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These two words have become an international meme, poking fun at Trump, especially since Putin ignored him.—
Trudy Rubin,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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The burger topping is prompting reaction from some celebrity chefs, including Andrew Zimmern, who recently shared his opinions with TMZ about Diddy's unusual preference.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Two of India’s biggest stars are trying to intensify that trend with India’s first celebrity tequila, Loca Loka, which is available in the U.S. and India.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Ending this season with the Europa League Trophy was a dream come true.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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These kinds of breakthroughs are no longer a distant dream.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Jordan Spieth, who is having a strong week at Muirfield Village himself, highlighted one area of the three-time major champion's game that sticks out to him.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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If Game 6 is anything like Games 3 and 4, Spike Lee and Timothée Chalamet will migrate to the Midwest for a weekend trip, sticking out like orange sore thumbs amid a maze of harvest gold playoff shirts.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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In the second half, Pacers entertainment staff handed the microphone to former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who introduced Knicks fans Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet – all of them in attendance in Indianapolis.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Rangel, a mustachioed, natty dresser rarely seen with a hair out of place, hardly had a reputation for a shy and retiring personality.—
Daily News Staff,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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