stand out

British  

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

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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

stand out Idioms  

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

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

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

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Example Sentences

Whether you're a Lurcher lover, a Corgi connoisseur or a Eurasia enthusiast, here are some of the stand out canine-centric photos from the day's voting.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Two policies stand out as exceptions, with 81% of respondents in favor of cracking down on human traffickers and 61% supporting the government limiting immigration from countries it deems dangerous.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

To be taken seriously and stand out in a crowded field, blistering, often unhinged takes are mandatory, and journalistic norms have little relevance.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Several Great Lakes states, where refinery issues have contributed to price gains, stand out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

But, to make them stand out, I’d have to switch up my scarf style.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

Related Words

• emerge
• loom
• stick out