standout

Example Sentences

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It has had some truly standout successes - and some notable flops.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In Asia, Seoul -- the standout before the war but among the worst-hit since it started -- was up more than six percent, while Tokyo and Taipei gained at least four percent.

From Barron's • 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

A high school standout in football, basketball and track and field, Browner played at USC from 1979-1982.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

He took it pretty well, considering I was a standout on the team.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad