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.

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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

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Other Word Forms

• outstandingly adverb
• outstandingness noun

Etymology

Origin of outstanding

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

Example Sentences

Her performance earned O’Hara a second Emmy in 2020 for outstanding lead actress in a comedy, in addition to a Golden Globe and an Actor Award.

From Salon

During Thursday’s media day at Mira Costa, three outstanding senior pitchers look physically and emotionally prepared to show how good they are.

From Los Angeles Times

"You lose a player like Alex... and let's put this right, Liverpool paid the money they did because he's an outstanding footballer, an unbelievable talent," he said.

From Barron's

Her documentary “E-Ternal: A Tech Quest to Live Forever” won the 2021 Emmy in the category of outstanding science, technology or environmental coverage.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I think they are an outstanding team and I think it is a great result for us."

From Barron's

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