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

The daughter of famed character actors Kathleen and Gene Lockhart, her standout performance was as mother Ruth Martin in the TV series Lassie, for which she received an Emmy nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a drama series.

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Canyon won a 2A championship last season and lost most of its players, but returning is standout point guard Isaac Yuhico, who delivered clutch baskets in the Cowboys’ triple-overtime championship game win over St. Bonaventure.

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And his standout performances haven't been limited to club football - his overhead kick in stoppage time against Slovakia at last year's Euros was just one example of him rising to the occasion for his country.

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The team’s standout shortstop had also not played anywhere in 47 days since he was sidelined with a sprained knee.

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If he can regain his pitching form, he can join standout sophomore Carlos Acuna and another varsity returnee, Nathan Soto, to give Birmingham a formidable pitching trio this spring.

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