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stand out

VERB
be conspicuous, prominent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
emerge loom stick out
WEAK
attract attention be distinct be highlighted be striking beetle bulge bulk catch the eye jut overhang poke pouch project protrude
Antonyms
WEAK
obscure

Example Sentences

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The Argentine, 21, is struggling to stand out among the cast at Stamford Bridge, having been linked with a transfer and drawing criticism for a lack of output in attack and switching off defensively.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

So we asked workplace performance expert Henna Pryor how workers can go about making sure they have more of the intangibles that could be required to stand out in the AI era.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Cavallari: I just remember trying to make myself stand out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

What makes it stand out is not its size, but how bright it appears.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

There were even other Muslim students in the mix, so I didn’t stand out at all.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad