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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Good candidates, regardless of experience level, will stand out by crafting a good cover letter and coming to interviews with ideas.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026
The long-range shooting element would stand out in a revamped front line that includes the returning Deandre Ayton, who was the Lakers’ major free-agent signing last year.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Four distinct lessons stand out as threads that run throughout the essays.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Two things stand out watching Andy Burnham, as I've done during the recent by-election campaign and in the ten or so days since.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
She would have expected to stand out in the crowd here, with her backpack and jeans and shiny green jacket—not to mention her dark skin and hair.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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