standout
Example Sentences
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She hit the comedy festival scene in 2024 as a standout comic at the Bergamot Comedy Fest at the Crow, which is known for discovering up-and-coming talent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The Rams selected Hunter in the fourth round of the 2025 draft, envisioning the former Auburn standout as a breakaway threat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
As a child, Niederhoffer was a standout student, musician and athlete whose sports included handball, paddleball and tennis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Cyborg doesn't have to think for long as she recounts other standout moments in her career.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 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
