standout
1 of 2noun
stand·out ˈstand-ˌau̇t 
often attributive
: one that is prominent or conspicuous especially because of excellence
stand out
2 of 2verb
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
Synonyms
Noun
- cause célèbre
- cause celebre
- celeb
- celebrity
- figure
- icon
- ikon
- light
- luminary
- megastar
- name
- notability
- notable
- notoriety
- personage
- personality
- somebody
- star
- superstar
- VIP
Verb
- bag
- balloon
- beetle
- belly
- billow
- bulge
- bunch
- jut
- overhang
- poke
- pooch [chiefly dialect]
- pouch
- pout
- project
- protrude
- start
- stick out
- swell
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Example Sentences
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 9 Sep. 2022 Later, Campbell spoke of a former high school standout who received all that Campbell had to offer — mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Scott Talley, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2022 Here are five of the standout offers from the summer session, which runs Aug. 22 through Sept. 4. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022 One of the standout looks from the choreography-heavy show involves a micro school girl skirt, thigh-high leather boots, a tough belt-slash-corset, and a biker top embellished with thick leather shoulder pads. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2022 Below, find the best fall dresses to kick off your standout autumnal looks. Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2022 From her bold street style to her standout red carpet looks, Lizzo’s fashion sense is unforgettable. Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 Holland continued his standout training camp that has followed a breakthrough rookie NFL season, bringing down two interceptions against quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Wednesday. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2022 While brands like Brunello Cucinelli and Loro Piana share the same stylistic ethos, Lotan’s downtown sensibility and more earthbound prices (shirts and trousers average around $400, sweaters around $900) make her standout. Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
Bruce Pearl made a pair of additions to Auburn’s support staff for the upcoming season, including the addition of a former Tigers standout. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 9 Sep. 2022 Later, Campbell spoke of a former high school standout who received all that Campbell had to offer — mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Scott Talley, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2022 Here are five of the standout offers from the summer session, which runs Aug. 22 through Sept. 4. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022 One of the standout looks from the choreography-heavy show involves a micro school girl skirt, thigh-high leather boots, a tough belt-slash-corset, and a biker top embellished with thick leather shoulder pads. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2022 Below, find the best fall dresses to kick off your standout autumnal looks. Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2022 From her bold street style to her standout red carpet looks, Lizzo’s fashion sense is unforgettable. Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 Holland continued his standout training camp that has followed a breakthrough rookie NFL season, bringing down two interceptions against quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Wednesday. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2022 While brands like Brunello Cucinelli and Loro Piana share the same stylistic ethos, Lotan’s downtown sensibility and more earthbound prices (shirts and trousers average around $400, sweaters around $900) make her standout. Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1928, in the meaning defined above
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a