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

At a certain point, the only way an employee can make sure they stand out is by other people failing around them.

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One of the first things that stands out about “Tokyo Express” is the elegant spareness of its prose.

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What makes coccolithophores stand out from other plankton is both their role in the global carbon cycle and the unique record they leave behind.

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Compton Unified and Los Angeles Unified stood out for surpassing pre-pandemic scores while making strong annual gains.

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And while a handful of prospective energy providers are trying to leave their mark on the industry, Oklo stands out for several reasons.

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Related Words

• emerge 
• loom 
• stick out