stand out

Example Sentences

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And even if the resulting films weren’t total five-star knockouts, their big swings helped them stand out from the crowd.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 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

Against that backdrop, Walmart continues to stand out as one of the strongest names in the sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

He had a good head start, but I was quick, and he was big enough to stand out.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk