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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 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

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

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

Tufts of silken hair stood out all over his head and his breath was still sweet with milk.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich