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
Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025
Jackson Slater, Sacramento State, OL An FCS standout who earned first-team All-America honors in 2024, Slater started 44 games in his career and didn’t allow a hit on his QB all season.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 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
Then, in the 87-49 Regional round victory over Bishop Dunne, freshman standout MJ Boyd -- the team’s leading scorer -- was injured.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025
Jackson Slater, Sacramento State, OL An FCS standout who earned first-team All-America honors in 2024, Slater started 44 games in his career and didn’t allow a hit on his QB all season.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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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
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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This approach was not only intended for his stars, such as Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich and Juliette Lewis, but also his crew members and background artists.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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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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Science was always my favorite subject in school, and my interest was fueled by the beauty and complexity of Florida’s wild places.—
Megan Barkdull,
Orlando Sentinel,
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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Rose, 41, posted a photo of her look on Instagram where fans reacted, many comparing her to other celebrities after not recognizing her on first glance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Wide-leg pants were the it style last season, according to celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Brooke Shields.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Kirkman, a senior at Stanford, is juggling his dream of being a world champion boxer with earning his degree Kirkman, a senior at Stanford, is juggling his dream of being a world champion boxer with earning his degree.—
Nhat V. Meyer,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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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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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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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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Well wishes came from country singer Jessie James Decker, commentator Candace Owens and TV personality Jeannie Mai.—
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arkansasonline.com,
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 20 Mar. 2025.
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