stand out

Example Sentences

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Africa has 10 teams in the tournament, and Senegal and Morocco stand out as the most dangerous of the group.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"He understands the emotional textures and themes of a film. He brings out those emotions. That's why his scores stand out," says Suanshu Khurana, a music critic.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Unlike bright planets, these objects are generally too faint to stand out with the naked eye.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

“Among firms involved in the AI build-out, the hyperscalers and stocks tied to investment in power infrastructure stand out as attractive opportunities.”

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Of these it is especially the so-called Aurignacians and Magdalenians who stand out for the gifted artists they produced and for the important role art must have played in their lives.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson