stand·out
ˈstand-ˌau̇t 
often attributive
: one that is prominent or conspicuous especially because of excellence
stood out; standing out; stands out
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
Examples of standout in a Sentence
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
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Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024
The Sea Lions also boast starting pitchers Dylan Miller (10-2, 3.41 ERA), Austyn Coleman (8-1, 3.84 ERA) and Ray Cebulski (8-1, 4.40 ERA) and have a standout closer in James Sashin (1-0, 2.08 ERA, 16 SV).
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
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Noun
Senior Laurin Krings was an easy standout for the Tigers all weekend, starting her fourth game of the regional Sunday afternoon.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024
The Sea Lions also boast starting pitchers Dylan Miller (10-2, 3.41 ERA), Austyn Coleman (8-1, 3.84 ERA) and Ray Cebulski (8-1, 4.40 ERA) and have a standout closer in James Sashin (1-0, 2.08 ERA, 16 SV).
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
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“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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standout
1 of 2 noun
stand·out
ˈstan-ˌdau̇t
: one that is well-known or outstanding especially because of excellence
stand out
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)stan-ˈdau̇t
1
: to stick out from a surface : project
2
: to be easily seen or recognized
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