standout

Or stand-out

[stand-out]

noun

1. something or someone, as a person, performance, etc., remarkably superior to others.

   Evans was a standout in the mixed doubles.

2. someone who is conspicuous in an area because of refusal to conform with the actions, opinions, desires, etc., of the majority.

adjective

1. outstanding; superior.

Word History and Origins

Origin of standout¹

First recorded in 1895–1900 for the noun; adjective use of verb phrase stand out

Example Sentences

To bring his imaginative melodrama set in a fictional Chilean mining town to life, Diego Céspedes was on the hunt for a cabaret of standout queer drag performers.

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The Trojans’ defense certainly didn’t help matters, in spite of assurances that it had ironed out its issues over three standout, second-half performances.

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Brydon Carse removed Nathan Lyon for four, caught by Ben Duckett, to wrap up the innings with Ben Stokes the standout bowler, taking 5-23.

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Standout tracks include take one of “In My Life” and “Baby, You’re a Rich Man,” songs that — even in their infancy — depict the band in full control of their powers as they revel in the pure joy of each other’s company and their rapidly developing musical prowess.

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Since Enzo Maresca took charge, Palmer has remained Chelsea's standout attacker.

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