outstanding
adjective
out·stand·ing
au̇t-ˈstan-diŋ 
ˈau̇t-ˌstan-
1
: standing out : projecting
stood on an outstanding rock
2
a
: unpaid
left several bills outstanding
b
: continuing to exist : unresolved
a long outstanding problem in astronomy
was arrested on … an outstanding warrant on a domestic violence charge—
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c
of securities
: publicly issued and sold
has 20,000 shares outstanding
3
a
: standing out from a group : conspicuous
There are some outstanding exceptions to this rule.
b
: marked by eminence and distinction
an outstanding student
an outstanding achievement
Examples of outstanding in a Sentence
Tonight we will honor the school's most outstanding students.
You did an outstanding job on the project.
the outstanding quality of your work
a wine that is outstanding in quality
As a president, he was outstanding in many ways.
Her novels are outstanding for their complex characters and interesting plots.
The painting is an outstanding example of the artist's style.
Outstanding among the menu items were the tomato soup and the swordfish.
She had several outstanding parking tickets in her car.
He left a balance of 50 dollars outstanding on his account.
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House Democrats initially planned to hold their leadership elections on Friday, but a handful of outstanding races prompted the caucus to reschedule the meeting.
—Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
Exasperated Cowboys want explanation for no-call on 49ers’ key touchdown pass
George Kittle — who was outstanding on Sunday, with a great scramble-drill touchdown catch — tried to spin the slop-fest as a positive.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
The outstanding question remains whether or not there’s a surge in AI PC usage that goes along with that more basic hardware hurdle.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Those millions of working-class shareholders are rooting for Home Depot to continue its outstanding record of serving customers.
—Lee Habeeb, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
Exasperated Cowboys want explanation for no-call on 49ers’ key touchdown pass
George Kittle — who was outstanding on Sunday, with a great scramble-drill touchdown catch — tried to spin the slop-fest as a positive.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
The outstanding question remains whether or not there’s a surge in AI PC usage that goes along with that more basic hardware hurdle.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Those millions of working-class shareholders are rooting for Home Depot to continue its outstanding record of serving customers.
—Lee Habeeb, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Outstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outstanding. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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outstanding
adjective
out·stand·ing
-ˈstan-diŋ
1
: sticking out : projecting
2
a
: not yet paid : unpaid
outstanding bills
b
: continuing in being : unresolved
problems outstanding
3
: attracting notice especially because of excellence
an outstanding scholar
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