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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The contestants on the new series have not yet been revealed, but Locatelli said one star in particular stood out to him with the quality of some of their dishes.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

Even after weeks of war-driven market swings, Monday’s moves stood out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Among all the collected animals, the little octopus immediately stood out.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

She was ghastly, chalkily pale; the red seemed to have gone even from her lips and gums, and the bones of her face stood out prominently; her breathing was painful to see or hear.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker