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

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Microsoft, Salesforce and ServiceNow stand out as disconnected sell-offs relative to the AI monetization opportunities, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

As volatility increases and growth expectations become less clear, the sector’s steady demand, resilient earnings, and less sensitivity to the economic cycle are starting to stand out.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Millet, a longtime theater producer who has a day job in television editing, is hoping to stand out by avoiding “the glut” of horror events that occur each September and October.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

This was what I got for trying to make myself stand out.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon