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

Braun Levi, an 18-year-old South Bay tennis standout, was struck and killed by a car in the early-morning hours of May 4 in Manhattan Beach.

From Los Angeles Times

The return of “Malcolm in the Middle” should draw viewers who have followed Cranston’s career even before his standout performance in AMC’s crime drama, “Breaking Bad.”

From Los Angeles Times

Herbert, who had 236 passing yards along with a touchdown and an interception, capitalized on Houston penalties and standout plays to extend drives.

From Los Angeles Times

Energy drinks have been a notable standout.

From Barron's

At the very least, Melbourne 2025 joins some of the other England standout performances in Ashes dead rubbers, like 1998 on the same ground, or 2003 in Sydney.

From BBC