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as in stars
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
several standouts from showbiz were at the gala
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as in beauties
something very good of its kind
his debut novel was a standout in an otherwise lackluster year
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Recent Examples of standouts
Other standouts include bamboo extract, which shields hair from temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and the brand’s B-Pro3 bond technology, a complex derived from chia seeds that can help protect hair from future damage.
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Sarah Felbin, Allure, 26 Apr. 2026
Many were college standouts who never got a chance at the next level.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Connor Wong could play more until Narvaez heats up, and there could be more at bats for Masataka Yoshida, who has been one of the club’s early standouts despite limited playing time.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Two former Kansas City high school football standouts are now NFL players.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Rodriguez was one of college football’s standouts in 2025, winning the Chuck Bednarik Award, Butkus Award, Lombardi Trophy and Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Their diamond formation in midfield has been especially effective, particularly with Brazilian standouts Dudihna and Ludmila up top and ready to make runs.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Our final list includes only the standouts—the sunscreens that consistently performed across skin types and use cases, whether that meant a lightweight invisible gel, a hydrating mineral formula, or a tinted SPF that doubles as makeup.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Deal and Din-Mbuh were standouts on the interior last year.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Sarah Felbin, Allure, 26 Apr. 2026
Many were college standouts who never got a chance at the next level.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Connor Wong could play more until Narvaez heats up, and there could be more at bats for Masataka Yoshida, who has been one of the club’s early standouts despite limited playing time.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Two former Kansas City high school football standouts are now NFL players.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Rodriguez was one of college football’s standouts in 2025, winning the Chuck Bednarik Award, Butkus Award, Lombardi Trophy and Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Their diamond formation in midfield has been especially effective, particularly with Brazilian standouts Dudihna and Ludmila up top and ready to make runs.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Our final list includes only the standouts—the sunscreens that consistently performed across skin types and use cases, whether that meant a lightweight invisible gel, a hydrating mineral formula, or a tinted SPF that doubles as makeup.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Deal and Din-Mbuh were standouts on the interior last year.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standouts
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Meanwhile, the Vega system has scant evidence for any planets at all, leading many to suspect that the conventional planet formation story doesn’t work for rapidly rotating stars.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Met also provides a dramatic backdrop for rising style stars to break out.—
Erika Harwood,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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Add some bright, festive color to your spread with these naturally-colored beauties.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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These beauties can also function as secret storage solutions thanks to a door bolt that will keep nosy guests away.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2026
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The backstory Originally built during New York City’s Roaring ‘20s in 1926, the Surrey is a historic Art Deco gem that was once a residential hotel frequented by celebrities like JFK, Bette Davis, and Claudette Colbert.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Still, celebrities have to grapple with the reputational risks of leaning into a technology that garners widespread public distrust.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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And so to watch those guys get drafted, man, and live out a component of their dreams.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Schneider gave a shout-out to his scouting staff for doing the work to uncover the type of personalities the Seahawks would be acquiring.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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For the very first time, Rina and Serasi stepped onto their outdoor habitat — and their personalities were already on full display.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Social media has done wonders to expand the conversation around estrangement and provide analysis, connection, and validation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The natural wonders of the United States of America are indeed a unique asset, and generations of Americans have risen to this calling.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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The meeting between the two dignitaries will won’t include a livestreamed news conference like those the president has hosted with other international figures.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The large monetary figures Ingoglia unveiled during each news conference came from analyses conducted by the state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency team, or DOGE, which had requested budget information from and visited many municipalities across the state.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Transitioning land for new crop Through the bankruptcy process, Del Monte canceled its 20-year contracts, which last year yielded about 74,000 tons of cling peaches.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Collins recommends the George IV, O'Henry, Rio Oso Gem, Suncrest, and Silver Logan for peaches, and singles out the Snow Queen nectarine for its balance of sweetness and acidity.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Standouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standouts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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