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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But his role in helping carry England to the final two years ago and a third-place finish at last summer's World Cup really make him stand out.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
You can’t fake intelligence in a screenplay, which is why the ingenious details of this one stand out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
As social media personalities rely increasingly on an image of authenticity, some are now touting their independence as a way to stand out.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
Nearby, Mars will stand out with its characteristic reddish appearance.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
We were going to have to stand out there on the porch and hear the moral of the story.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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