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
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
Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Pastas are a standout: the Gnocchi with Ragu alla Napoletana and Pappardelle al Tartufo feel as if they were plated straight from a Neapolitan grandmother’s kitchen, only sleeker.
—Chelsea Frank, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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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
That is on display in the wide variety of shows picked by writer Hok-hang Cheung for ARTnews as standouts to see this week.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Pastas are a standout: the Gnocchi with Ragu alla Napoletana and Pappardelle al Tartufo feel as if they were plated straight from a Neapolitan grandmother’s kitchen, only sleeker.
—Chelsea Frank, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand out
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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
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Hands protrude from a wound in its spine, suggesting something even worse is inside trying to get out.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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Co-created with star Stephen Graham, the four-part series uses a daring one-shot for each episode to call attention to widespread reports of young boys involved in knife crimes.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Motocross star Haiden Deegan was arrested for street racing and stunt driving in Florida.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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As the semi-permanent beauty segment continues expanding, with similar concepts emerging in hair color, nail art, and makeup, INKED by Dani shows how zeroing in on one thing — and doing it well — can build a solid business when paired with continuous innovation and authentic artistic vision.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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There’s no indication of what the story might focus on, but the beauty of Zelda is that, for the most part, each game tells its own story separate from a hard continuity.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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Mary Fowler momentarily looks down and holds up a very neat yellow square of knitting to the camera, two wooden needles poking out either side.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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During the incident, Konig also allegedly attempted to poke the woman with two syringes, Hawaii News Now reported, citing law enforcement sources.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Tesla Takedown, in the U.S. and elsewhere, was organized by a group that included disillusioned owners of the automaker’s vehicles, celebrities such as actor John Cusack and at least one Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas.—
Michael Liedtke,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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There’s karaoke as well, and celebrity fans like Brad Paisley and Ed Sheeran have been known to pick up the mic.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Getting a glimpse into Garten’s life story is fascinating, and her cheerful demeanor and can-do attitude will galvanize you to chase your dreams.—
Meg Zukin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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Still shopping around for the house of your dreams?—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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Throughout the years, several small moments have stuck out to Peterson.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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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
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Not to mention, there’s a good dose of nostalgia thanks to a couple of pinball machines as well as an old-school Zoltar fortune-telling machine. Closer to our house, the East Brainerd location has a lot of the same decor but still manages to have a personality all its own.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to his website, Greenspan, an author, television personality, and co-founder of New School American Cheese, has received recognition for his work since the early 2000s.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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