standout

1 of 2

noun

stand·​out ˈstand-ˌau̇t How to pronounce standout (audio)
often attributive
: one that is prominent or conspicuous especially because of excellence

stand out

2 of 2

verb

stood out; standing out; stands out

intransitive verb

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

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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Noun
All the standout looks at the 97th Academy Awards on everyone from Halle Berry and Ariana Grande to Selena Gomez and Felicity Jones 157 Comments On Hollywood's biggest night stars are stepping out in style. Jackie Fields, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 Sea moss, often referred to as Irish moss or carrageenan moss, has quickly become a standout in the holistic health world due to its wide-ranging benefits for the body. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
While any telehealth provider can offer prescriptions, the companies that stand out are those that offer personalized care, additional value and long-term solutions beyond the prescription itself. Natalie Dolphin, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 All of this makes this escape room experience stand out from the others. Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for standout

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1915, in the meaning defined above

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of standout was in the 14th century

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“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

standout

1 of 2 noun
stand·​out ˈstan-ˌdau̇t How to pronounce standout (audio)
: 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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