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noun

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Recent Examples of stand out
Verb
With countless beauty brands flooding the market, only a few manage to stand out—and Laneige is one of them. Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025 However, if the Browns don't love any of the quarterbacks in the draft, there is one potential young QB that stands out as a potential trade option. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 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 See All Example Sentences for stand out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
Verb
  • Similarly, instead of modifying the landscape, McGuire integrated it into the pad’s design—a bridged walkway passes through two massive granite boulders, leading the way to the front door, and the office/guest room features an integrated desk, with a boulder protruding through a wall of glass.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Hands protrude from a wound in its spine, suggesting something even worse is inside trying to get out.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Series stars Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry, Jack Wagner, Chris McNally, Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith are all set to return.
    Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Motocross star Haiden Deegan was arrested for street racing and stunt driving in Florida.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • We can all be seduced by the prospect of eternal life and beauty.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The eye poke left Muhammad unable to continue, and the fight was ruled a no contest.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • The event’s red carpet will take place on Monday and feature a bevy of music industry stars and celebrities in their best red carpet looks at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
  • But senators grilled the celebrity doctor on his record.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • This system must be a dream in Germany or France, or in states like Minnesota that maintain their roads to the highest EU standards.
    Mark Ewing, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Steven joined his father’s team as a walk-on in 2019 and shared during media day that playing for his dad was always a dream of his.
    Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Throughout the years, several small moments have stuck out to Peterson.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Josh Allen has signed a lot of autographs over the years, but one request sticks out to him more than the others.
    Natasha Dye, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Well wishes came from country singer Jessie James Decker, commentator Candace Owens and TV personality Jeannie Mai.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 16 Mar. 2025
  • 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 28 Mar. 2025.

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