standing out
Example Sentences
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The midfielder made his mark as a 20-year-old in 2019, standing out in a side that was hurtling towards relegation towards the second division.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Qualcomm is standing out among the newsmakers of Wednesday’s after-hours crush.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
During one orbit, Anders captured Earth's brilliant blue hue standing out against the vast darkness of space and accentuated by the desolate, grey lunar horizon in the foreground.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Now that you’re pretty seasoned, what’s standing out with the newer comics coming up?
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
We were both wearing red-and-blue sweaters to blend in, but of course Twig had taken the “blending in” a step too far—so she was just standing out.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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