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stands 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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Ed Hawkins, professor of climate science at the University of Reading told the BBC that this heatwave "stands out".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

And the thing about Miles that really stands out, I think, is that he was always willing to risk losing his audience in order to keep moving forward.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, stands out for reasons other than its blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest colour in nature.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The discovery stands out because giant planets are usually found at temperature extremes.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

There is one thing that really stands out in my mind from that night, however.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers