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[stand-out] / ˈstændˌaʊt /


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Camilo Duran has been the standout summer recruit so far with six goals and three assists in 10 appearances, while record signing Kasper Hogh and fellow big-money arrival Haissem Hassan are yet to fully settle.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Not big myself, but zero body fat, standout on the wrestling team.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

The sentimental standout is Luke Skywalker’s lozenge-shaped landspeeder from the very first movie.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

A poached whitefish dish was another standout, paired with rice prepared in several different ways to add contrasting textures.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

“Just wonderful and unique. I love them, and I know you will love our standout poets that we’re going to study this year.”

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan




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