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

The second standout asset class is U.S. housing, which beat inflation by 5.5% annualized from 1973 through 1982.

From MarketWatch

Liverpool's standout player this season has been Dominik Szoboszlai, and they are probably looking to him to do something special again here.

From BBC

Marc Guehi has missed two international camps under Tuchel through injury, but he was one of the standout players for England at Euro 2024 and then won the FA Cup with Crystal Palace before moving to title-chasing Manchester City.

From BBC

Regardless, standout performances such as Daniel Camargo’s compelling prince, Léa Fleytoux’s fabulously arrow-sharp Firebird and Patrick Frenette’s demonic sorcerer held the stage with impressive individuality.

From The Wall Street Journal

Olise doesn't have a Champions League title or a standout international tournament performance yet.

From BBC