Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for standout. Search instead for Standouts.
Definitions

standout

[stand-out] / ˈstændˌaʊt /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Chip titans SK hynix and Samsung were once again the standout performers in Seoul, which jumped three percent Friday and has rocketed more than 100 percent this year as the AI boom continues apace.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Ryoki Nao, 21, is a standout semiconductor engineering student at a university in Kumamoto, Japan: He is surrounded by classmates who invest, but he doesn’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Former Scotland winger Neil McCann believes the presence of Ben Gannon-Doak, a standout performer against Haiti, will be crucial in getting the Scots up the pitch.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Already, fans on social media are pointing out Grace as a standout.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

And somehow my standout status as the Mockingjay doesn’t seem to be an advantage in a situation where they’re trying to get us to blend into a pack.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "standout" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com