standout
Americannoun
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something or someone, as a person, performance, etc., remarkably superior to others.
Evans was a standout in the mixed doubles.
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someone who is conspicuous in an area because of refusal to conform with the actions, opinions, desires, etc., of the majority.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of standout
First recorded in 1895–1900 for the noun; adjective use of verb phrase stand out
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Two-way senior standout Avery Olson caught two touchdown passes and intercepted two passes against No. 4 Huntington Beach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
StoneX analyst Yi Fu Lee told MarketWatch that Microsoft looks like a standout software pick given its diversified streams of recurring revenue, exposure to AI through the cloud, and financial strength.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
Bryan will be competing against a Georgia quarterback commit with more traditional bloodlines: Colton Nussmeier, whose brother Garrett is a backup quarterback with the Kansas City Chiefs after a standout career at LSU.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
Attackers Signe Gaupset, Olivia Holdt and Kirsty Hanson have all scored two or more in the WSL already this season while five-goal Victoria Pelova has been the standout player.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
At least my skin wouldn’t be a standout here.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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