standout

American  

[stand-out] / ˈstændˌaʊt /

Or 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.

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adjective

1. outstanding; superior.

Etymology

Origin of standout

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

Example Sentences

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standout

As a child, Niederhoffer was a standout student, musician and athlete whose sports included handball, paddleball and tennis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Yet the director considers the series’ standout moments to be those in Mallorquin, Nadal’s native Catalan dialect, in which the athlete appears at his most natural.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Cherki was one of the standout players in City's squad last season, registering four goals and 12 assists in 33 Premier League matches - the second highest number of assists in the division.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

But it’s their journey and all the bizarre autocratic municipal rules they have to dance around that make “One Night Only” a clever, peculiar and head-scratching standout from the rom-com crowd.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026

At least my skin wouldn’t be a standout here.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer