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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Yet anecdotes like these demonstrate how some AI tools can actually help you stand out from your peers — if you know how to use them.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026
Thick lanes of dust stand out as dark filaments because they are dense enough to resist being worn away, creating dramatic contrast against the glowing red clouds.
From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 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
She doesn’t try too hard to stand out.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
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