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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"I realised I was sending very generic CVs to recruiters and that was making it harder to stand out from other applicants," she says.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Unlike bright planets, these objects are generally too faint to stand out with the naked eye.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
Give me a couple of things that stand out to you that you’re enjoying.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
To stand out, publishers "try to guarantee their game will succeed" by including characters known and loved by large audiences.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
He was old enough to stand out in the cold and run his fingers over Sounder’s head.
From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong
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