standout

Example Sentences

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It is now the standout sector of the index, rising 34% in the first quarter—its best quarterly performance in four years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

There are standout restaurants, plenty of outdoor recreation—from ice fishing in the winter to lakeside lounging in the summer—and a general sense that you don’t need much of a plan to enjoy yourself.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

As some corners of the artificial-intelligence trade lose steam, analysts see further promise in chip-equipment stocks, which have been standout gainers so far this year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Casparij's second-half goal was just reward for a player who has consistently been a standout performer throughout the campaign.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

And somehow my standout status as the Mockingjay doesn’t seem to be an advantage in a situation where they’re trying to get us to blend into a pack.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins