outstanding
Americanadjective
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prominent; conspicuous; striking.
an outstanding example of courage.
- Synonyms:
- eminent
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marked by superiority or distinction; excellent; distinguished.
an outstanding student.
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continuing in existence; remaining unsettled, unpaid, etc..
outstanding debts.
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(of securities and the like) publicly issued and sold or in circulation.
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standing out; projecting.
a stiff, outstanding fabric.
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Archaic. that resists or opposes.
adjective
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superior; excellent; distinguished
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prominent, remarkable, or striking
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still in existence; unsettled, unpaid, or unresolved
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(of shares, bonds, etc) issued and sold
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projecting or jutting upwards or outwards
Other Word Forms
- outstandingly adverb
- outstandingness noun
Etymology
Origin of outstanding
Example Sentences
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That magnificence overpowers everything that went before it, which includes fabulous dance, arresting puppetry and outstanding singing actors, including Kang Wang, as Monkey, an impressive juggler in his own right.
From Los Angeles Times
So, if he doesn’t have any other significant outstanding expenses, he is well-positioned to pay this down at a decent rate.
From MarketWatch
A new German tribunal started work on Monday on resolving disputes over cultural property seized by the Nazis, a move the government hopes will streamline the process for outstanding claims.
From Barron's
The company also said it had established a $1.44 billion U.S. dollar reserve “to support the payment of dividends on its preferred stock and interest on its outstanding indebtedness.”
From Barron's
The company said it had established a $1.44 billion reserve in U.S. dollars “to support the payment of dividends on its preferred stock and interest on its outstanding indebtedness.”
From Barron's
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