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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In the world of popular music, especially jazz, the 1930s stand out for their creativity and sophistication, as well as the sheer number of iconic performers and classic tunes.
It actually plays a lot into it, because if it wasn’t for those kids, I don’t think I’d stand out as much as I am.
From Los Angeles Times
Two things that he taught me really stand out among many, many lessons.
From Barron's
Two things that he taught me really stand out among many, many lessons.
From Barron's
Despite being a Year 10 in school terms and, physically, much smaller than the vast majority of the players he is playing with and against, he still tends to stand out.
From BBC
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