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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From BBC • May 7, 2026
To be taken seriously and stand out in a crowded field, blistering, often unhinged takes are mandatory, and journalistic norms have little relevance.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
Several Great Lakes states, where refinery issues have contributed to price gains, stand out.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
One concession stand out of about 160 at Angel Stadium was flagged by Orange County health inspectors for rodent infestation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Around us are family, friends, and neighbors who gave up being Jewish in the hope that they wouldn’t stand out as different.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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