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outstanding

[out-stan-ding] / ˌaʊtˈstæn dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
superior, excellent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distinguished dominant eminent excellent exceptional famous great important impressive magnificent phenomenal preeminent special stellar superior superlative well-known
WEAK
A number one A-1 ace boss capital celebrated chief cool crack eventful far-out greatest hundred-proof main major meritorious momentous mostest number one out-of-sight out-of-this-world predominant primo principal standout star super tops world-class
Antonyms
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OK bad common humble inferior insignificant little low normal ordinary poor powerless regular small undistinguished unexceptional unimportant unknown unnotable usual weak
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average inconspicuous paid resolved settled unnoticeable unremarkable unstriking
ADJECTIVE
noticeable, striking
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distinguished important leading memorable notable noteworthy prominent remarkable
WEAK
arresting arrestive conspicuous eye-catching marked pronounced salient signal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common inconsequential insignificant ordinary unimportant unknown unremarkable
WEAK
average bad inconspicuous inferior paid poor regular resolved settled unexceptional unnoticeable unstriking
ADJECTIVE
referring to an unpaid debt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
overdue pending unresolved
WEAK
due mature ongoing open owing payable remaining uncollected unsettled
Antonyms
WEAK
average bad inconspicuous inferior ordinary paid poor regular resolved settled unexceptional unnoticeable unremarkable unstriking

Example Sentences

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Following the latest sales, Lynrock Lake continues to own a 17.9% stake in Radcom’s outstanding stock.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The best opening game could be Cypress at St. John Bosco in pool C. Both are league champions with outstanding pitchers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Angelini will pay $31.50 for each of Nasdaq-listed Catalyst’s outstanding shares for a total consideration of about 3.5 billion euros, equivalent to $4.1 billion, the companies said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The company said it held cash and cash equivalents of $205.8 million, with a total outstanding carrying value of debt, net of discounts, of $411.6 million.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“And there are some cliches here and there. But it’s full of potential. You’ve got everything you need for an outstanding personal essay right here.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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