outstanding

[out-stan-ding]

adjective

1. prominent; conspicuous; striking.

   an outstanding example of courage.

   Synonyms: eminent

2. marked by superiority or distinction; excellent; distinguished.

   an outstanding student.

3. continuing in existence; remaining unsettled, unpaid, etc..

   outstanding debts.

   Synonyms: due, owing

4. (of securities and the like) publicly issued and sold or in circulation.

5. standing out; projecting.

   a stiff, outstanding fabric.

6. Archaic.,  that resists or opposes.

outstanding

/ ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ /

adjective

1. superior; excellent; distinguished

2. prominent, remarkable, or striking

3. still in existence; unsettled, unpaid, or unresolved

4. (of shares, bonds, etc) issued and sold

5. projecting or jutting upwards or outwards

Other Word Forms

• outstandingly adverb
• outstandingness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of outstanding¹

First recorded in 1605–15; outstand + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Tuchel, importantly, is operating and selecting from a position of strength after the outstanding 5-0 win away to Serbia in England's last World Cup qualifier.

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And later, one of Britain's most respected playwrights, Alan Bennett, wrote a set of outstanding Talking Heads TV monologues for her.

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He has got wonderful awareness and he was outstanding before the break.

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We have some outstanding leaders who deliver excellent results and display care and empathy for communities.

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"His footwork and his striking were incredible, his takedown defence was outstanding and I think he surprised Usman," said Hardy.

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Related Words

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• dominant 
• eminent 
• excellent 
• exceptional 
• famous 
• great 
• important 
• impressive 
• magnificent 
• phenomenal 
• preeminent 
• special 
• stellar 
• superior 
• superlative 
• well-known