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

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

From the base of Middlesbrough's midfield, Hayden Hackney demonstrated a range of passing, athleticism, and tendency to make a difference in key moments that stood out in the division.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

One species stood out from this trend: Homo floresiensis, the small-bodied species often nicknamed the "hobbit" because of its tiny size.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

He was silent for a while, then he opened the door and stood out on the road.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier