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
Example Sentences
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As you can see, the exceptions haven’t exactly seen standout stock performance either.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Led by Gray and a standout bullpen, the Red Sox have had dominant pitching during their resurgence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
That song, “R U OK” is a standout moment in Burwell’s score for “Obsession,” the breakout horror hit of the summer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
It follows a couple of standout Premier League seasons at Craven Cottage for Robinson, 28, who is reportedly attracting interest from Manchester United.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
He took it pretty well, considering I was a standout on the team.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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