stand out
Britishverb
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to be distinctive or conspicuous
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to refuse to agree, consent, or comply
they stood out for a better price
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to protrude or project
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to navigate a vessel away from a port, harbour, anchorage, etc
noun
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informal
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a person or thing that is distinctive or outstanding
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( as modifier )
the standout track from the album
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a person who refuses to agree or consent
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Protrude, project, as in Those reliefs stand out from the building walls . [First half of 1500s]
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Be conspicuous, distinctive, or prominent, as in He's so tall that he always stands out in a crowd . [Mid-1800s]
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Refuse to comply, remain opposed, as in The one juror is standing out against a guilty verdict . [Late 1500s]
Example Sentences
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Stand out with this lightweight Tumi suitcase in halogen blue that has a recycled polycarbonate shell, an integrated TSA lock and a dual-compartment zip pocket.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024
Stand out pieces included a black textured skirt hung heavily with thousands of embellished flowers that cut a fine androgynous figure below a white shirt and tie.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2023
Stand out at Los Angeles International Airport with a bright red version of Rimowa’s Essential luggage. $690-$1,120.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2021
I was friendly, most of the time, especially during the summers when I ran the Pitchfork Pie Stand out of the living room.
From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2018
It says Stand with Us or Stand out of the Way.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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