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outstanding

American  
[out-stan-ding] / ˌaʊtˈstæn dɪŋ /

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 British  
/ 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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • outstandingly adverb
  • outstandingness noun

Etymology

Origin of outstanding

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

Example Sentences

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This was a heartfelt triumph for the towering tournament most outstanding player who overcame mental health issues to become the toughest figure on the floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The King presented gifts to 77 men and 77 women from the UK in recognition of outstanding Christian service and for helping people in their communities.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Following the latest purchases, Tether Holdings continues to own a 13.5% stake in Gold Royalty’s outstanding stock.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Hastings now has direct or indirect ownership of 21,163,516 Netflix common shares, or about 0.5% of the shares outstanding.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

I have one outstanding character trait that must be obvious to anyone who’s known me for any length of time: I have a great deal of self-knowledge.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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