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outstanding

[out-stan-ding] / ˌaʊtˈstæn dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
superior, excellent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distinguished dominant eminent excellent exceptional famous great important impressive magnificent phenomenal preeminent special stellar superior superlative well-known
WEAK
A number one A-1 ace boss capital celebrated chief cool crack eventful far-out greatest hundred-proof main major meritorious momentous mostest number one out-of-sight out-of-this-world predominant primo principal standout star super tops world-class
Antonyms
STRONGEST
OK bad common humble inferior insignificant little low normal ordinary poor powerless regular small undistinguished unexceptional unimportant unknown unnotable usual weak
WEAK
average inconspicuous paid resolved settled unnoticeable unremarkable unstriking
ADJECTIVE
noticeable, striking
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distinguished important leading memorable notable noteworthy prominent remarkable
WEAK
arresting arrestive conspicuous eye-catching marked pronounced salient signal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common inconsequential insignificant ordinary unimportant unknown unremarkable
WEAK
average bad inconspicuous inferior paid poor regular resolved settled unexceptional unnoticeable unstriking
ADJECTIVE
referring to an unpaid debt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
overdue pending unresolved
WEAK
due mature ongoing open owing payable remaining uncollected unsettled
Antonyms
WEAK
average bad inconspicuous inferior ordinary paid poor regular resolved settled unexceptional unnoticeable unremarkable unstriking

Example Sentences

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"They were really high priority science for us, so the fact that they saw four or five was just outstanding."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The King presented gifts to 77 men and 77 women from the UK in recognition of outstanding Christian service and for helping people in their communities.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

This was a heartfelt triumph for the towering tournament most outstanding player who overcame mental health issues to become the toughest figure on the floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

It limited redemption requests for its fund Blue Owl Credit Income Corp., known as OCIC, at 5% of shares outstanding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Imitating him, Akira said, “Maybe you could say I am outstanding good. Neh?”

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata