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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In his Cranky Flier blog, Snyder said the meals had been reduced to the airline equivalent of a Hot Pocket in recent years but still stood out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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

The little hollow in his collarbone stood out against his glowing skin.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram