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

Columbus, meanwhile, is the Midwest’s standout city, with strong hiring and still-reasonable housing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The standout was Google-parent Alphabet, delivering 63% growth in cloud-computing revenue.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Alphabet has spent the past year dismantling the narrative that AI would be an existential threat to its business, emerging as the standout AI leader among the “Magnificent Seven.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

DBS Group Research said March operating data across the three airlines were stronger than expected, with traffic growth outpacing capacity, and international routes being the standout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

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

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer