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standing out

ADJECTIVE
obvious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accessible clear conspicuous discernible distinct evident glaring indisputable noticeable overt palpable pronounced recognizable self-evident straightforward undeniable unmistakable visible
WEAK
barefaced bright clear as a bell conclusive distinguishable explicit exposed in evidence lucid manifest observable open patent perceivable perceptible plain precise prominent public self-explanatory transparent unconcealed undisguised unsubtle
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous concealed dark disputable doubtful dubious dull fuzzy hidden inconspicuous indefinite indistinct invisible mistakable obscure obscured questionable secret uncertain unclear unknown unnoticeable unsure vague
ADJECTIVE
prominent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
outstanding
WEAK
arresting beetling bulging easily seen embossed extended extrusive eye-catching flashy hanging out hilly in the foreground jutting marked noticeable obtrusive obvious projecting pronounced protruding protrusive protuberant raised relieved remarkable rough rugged salient shooting out signal striking to the fore unmistakable
Antonyms
WEAK
depressed inconspicuous invisible obscure obscured ordinary sunken

Example Sentences

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Now that you’re pretty seasoned, what’s standing out with the newer comics coming up?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Davenport said they found his behaviour "odd" with some interactions standing out as "being really unusual".

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Britney Nguyen explained how Micron was standing out, not only among technology companies but among the entire S&P 500 by this metric.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

Ford has gradually trimmed less profitable, typically smaller products from its lineup to focus on segments where it sees a chance of standing out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Paul Blofis, my mom’s boyfriend, was standing out front, greeting future ninth graders as they came up the steps.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan