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

All three major equity indexes hit record highs last week, closing up more than 0.7%, with the Nasdaq Composite the standout, rising 2.2%.

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All three major equity indexes hit record highs last week, closing up more than 0.7%, with the Nasdaq Composite the standout, rising 2.2%.

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It highlights the standout performances of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani and other key playmakers.

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Against the Vikings last week, the former Syracuse standout, who set the program record for receptions in a season with 73 catches, recorded another 77 receiving yards and a touchdown.

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Amazon.com was a standout, bucking the downturn after beating estimates across all segments.

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