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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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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

That is one of several areas of the report that doctors said stood out for its lack of specificity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

She described a challenging spring 2023 calculus II class, which stood out in her nearly 30 years of teaching.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The scar on her cheek, from Gelifen, stood out red on her skin.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell