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
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
So Far Which moments stand out to you from filming Season Eight?
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2025
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
There are two standout features: Aesthetically, the wingback headboard is very eye-catching, providing a visually interesting form.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
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Verb
In this playful bathroom, which was designed for a four-year-old girl, classic square tiles allow the ochre grout lines to stand out.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
So Far Which moments stand out to you from filming Season Eight?
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
In 61 healthy games, the 6-foot-6 standout is averaging 25.7 points on .464/.359/.856 shooting splits, 9.3 assists, 6.1 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
There are two standout features: Aesthetically, the wingback headboard is very eye-catching, providing a visually interesting form.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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In September 2024, suspect Ryan Routh, 59, was detained after Secret Service agents spotted a rifle protruding from a bush while Trump was playing on the golf course.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Its most significant physical feature is a segmented tread protruding from its back, and extending to the front of its face.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Underworld and Love And Friendship star Beckinsale is coming off features Canary Black and Stolen Girl.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, January 2010 Renée Zellweger, star of Bridget Jones’s Diary, wears an Atelier Versace dress of silk and point d’esprit in the Tuileries Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, April 2001.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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We can all be seduced by the prospect of eternal life and beauty.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Someone who more strongly valued family and beauty might have prioritized keeping the dress because of the aesthetics and its link to a family event.—
Mary E. Dozier,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
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The eye poke left Muhammad unable to continue, and the fight was ruled a no contest.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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This occurs as bright points of light appear when sunlight pokes through valleys and mountain ridges on the moon, just before or after the period of totality.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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What once was a staple of the aughts (remember duck nails?) is now back on the fingertips of nearly every celebrity: the French manicure.—
Ana Escalante,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2025
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Much like Alo Yoga in the wellness space, the brand collaborates with popular influencers and celebrities while hosting eye-catching events, from beach parties to futuristic pop-up experiences, to amplify its presence on social media.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The sweetness of growing into a man whose dreams— like leaves or a bird’s nest— came to life.—
Henri Cole,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Soraya excels in science and math, and dreams of becoming a doctor an accountant.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On one of these trips, Robert Savage, a professor from the University of Bristol, noticed what looked like fossils sticking out from the base of the cliff.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ex-Avs forward Nikolai Kovalenko knocked Makar’s stick out of his hands, and eventually Colin Graf fed a pass to Zetterlund at the far post for a layup at 10:08 of the period.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
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This starts with hiring the right people, being sensitive to personalities, and proper consideration for diversity, skills, incentives, and experience.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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His coaching staff have been filling in the gaps regarding personalities and who can play two games in quick succession.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Stand out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20out. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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