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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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The Jinba + Za’atar mana’eesh stood out for its beautifully charred crust, the result of a 72-hour fermentation and a scorching-hot oven.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 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

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

RCB's seamers set up the victory as Rasikh Salam Dar stood out with 3-27 in a disciplined attack alongside experienced campaigners Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who both took two wickets each.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

He wasn’t as gaunt-faced as his maw, but his cheekbones stood out above the stubble.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck