standout

or stand-out

[ stand-out ]

noun

1. something or someone, as a person, performance, etc., remarkably superior to others:

   Evans was a standout in the mixed doubles.

2. someone who is conspicuous in an area because of refusal to conform with the actions, opinions, desires, etc., of the majority.

adjective

1. outstanding; superior.

Word History and Origins

Origin of standout¹

First recorded in 1895–1900 for the noun; adjective use of verb phrase stand out

Example Sentences

On the opposite end of the spectrum are two other standout works, which depict Mary as a loving, nurturing mother.

From The Daily Beast

Healey may not have won on Tuesday, but the return on his investment was a national standout.

From The Daily Beast

Such standout performances have been rare: her big-screen blockbuster salvo, Batman Begins (2005), fizzled to nothing.

From The Daily Beast

Now, the actress is back with a trio of standout performances in indie films.

From The Daily Beast

The most popular dish is the totto spicy ramen, a standout for those who crave heat.

From The Daily Beast

Work was suspended and after but a brief "standout" the whole ended in a complete victory for the workingmen.

From Project Gutenberg

A picture should not "standout" from its frame, but should go back into it, reaching even into infinity.

From Project Gutenberg