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stood 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 else stood out from the Question Time exchanges?

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Graft has long been a problem in the Philippines but the flood control case has stood out due to the sums involved.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

She described a challenging spring 2023 calculus II class, which stood out in her nearly 30 years of teaching.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Even after weeks of war-driven market swings, Monday’s moves stood out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

He wasn’t as gaunt-faced as his maw, but his cheekbones stood out above the stubble.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck