stand·out
ˈstand-ˌau̇t 
often attributive
: one that is prominent or conspicuous especially because of excellence
stood out; standing out; stands out
1
a
: to appear as if in relief : project
b
: to be prominent or conspicuous
stands out from the crowd
2
: to steer away from shore
3
: to be stubborn in resolution or resistance
Synonyms
Examples of standout in a Sentence
Noun
She is a standout among the available candidates.
All the cameras we tested were good, but there was no real standout.
Verb
the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
Over the years, the tennis star has marked the first Monday in May with various standout looks—from a dramatic ombré feather cape and jumpsuit in 2021, to last year’s floor-length black gown.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 6 May 2024
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Noun
Grow one at the corner of your house, at the edge of your patio, or as a standout tree out on the lawn.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
Over the years, the tennis star has marked the first Monday in May with various standout looks—from a dramatic ombré feather cape and jumpsuit in 2021, to last year’s floor-length black gown.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 6 May 2024
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“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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standout
1 of 2 noun
stand·out
ˈstan-ˌdau̇t
: one that is well-known or outstanding especially because of excellence
stand out
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)stan-ˈdau̇t
1
: to stick out from a surface : project
2
: to be easily seen or recognized
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