stand out

verb

1. to be distinctive or conspicuous

2. to refuse to agree, consent, or comply

   they stood out for a better price

3. to protrude or project

4. to navigate a vessel away from a port, harbour, anchorage, etc

noun

1. informal

   1. a person or thing that is distinctive or outstanding

   2. ( as modifier )

      the standout track from the album

2. a person who refuses to agree or consent

Idioms and Phrases

Protrude, project, as in Those reliefs stand out from the building walls . [First half of 1500s]

Be conspicuous, distinctive, or prominent, as in He's so tall that he always stands out in a crowd . [Mid-1800s]

Refuse to comply, remain opposed, as in The one juror is standing out against a guilty verdict . [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

Europe also offers earnings growth, and Germany stands out with infrastructure and defense investments.

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Elias Weiss Friedman, who shares his photos of New York dogs with the nearly 8 million followers on his Instagram account, the Dogist, said people increasingly want pooches that stand out.

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While Liverpool's results were impressive at the start, problems were evident with new signings struggling to settle and players who stood out last season failing to offer the same quality and contribution.

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His clarity stood out in a world where Sudan is too often discussed through vague language or convenient misconceptions.

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As media executives wrestle with the use of artificial intelligence, radio giant iHeartMedia wants to stand out.

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Related Words

• emerge 
• loom 
• stick out