as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly
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Recent Examples of stands out
Japan stands out among countries heavily dependent on energy from the Persian Gulf, having so far refrained from calling for conservation measures seen in places like Australia and South Korea.
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Shoko Oda, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
But with the Red Wings needing to remake their bottom six, Compher nonetheless stands out as a player who could appeal to other teams in a trade and perhaps benefit from a larger role elsewhere.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Your voice stands out today, and people are noticing.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
What stands out, in fact, is not Himelfarb’s illumination of the mechanics of chess but his insights regarding the psychologies of people.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
There's a category of special education that stands out from the rest.
—April 26, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
Among these, Irish Spring stands out as the most popular and commonly used option.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Winning despite adversity, more than anything, is what stands out.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Also, the muscovado’s dark color translates to the amaro, giving it a dark golden hue that stands out on a bar shelf.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Shoko Oda, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
But with the Red Wings needing to remake their bottom six, Compher nonetheless stands out as a player who could appeal to other teams in a trade and perhaps benefit from a larger role elsewhere.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Your voice stands out today, and people are noticing.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
What stands out, in fact, is not Himelfarb’s illumination of the mechanics of chess but his insights regarding the psychologies of people.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
There's a category of special education that stands out from the rest.
—April 26, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
Among these, Irish Spring stands out as the most popular and commonly used option.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Winning despite adversity, more than anything, is what stands out.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Also, the muscovado’s dark color translates to the amaro, giving it a dark golden hue that stands out on a bar shelf.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands out
Verb
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Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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The lone camera is a single round lens that protrudes from the upper-left corner of the rear panel.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The script lightly pokes fun at the lofty ambitions of theater-makers who aim to change lives through their art, while ultimately affirming the power of theater to lift people’s spirits.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The clip also pokes fun at Roach's retirement announcement in 2023, only to return to the industry two years later.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stevens sticks out like a sore thumb in this price range as a value play.—
Dennis Esser,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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One particularly hilarious example sticks out to Kaufman, to this day.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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