stand out

verb

1. to be distinctive or conspicuous
2. to refuse to agree, consent, or comply

   they stood out for a better price

3. to protrude or project
4. to navigate a vessel away from a port, harbour, anchorage, etc

noun

1. informal.
   1. a person or thing that is distinctive or outstanding
   2. ( as modifier )

      the standout track from the album

2. a person who refuses to agree or consent

Example Sentences

PDAP1 stood out among these genes as having no known function.

From Science Daily

In an age when politics became increasingly managed by media advisers known as spin doctors, Mr. Prescott stood out as an authentic, if unorthodox, communicator.

From New York Times

One particular SPT subunit stood out to the researchers as the subject of future research, since the team suspects it is responsible for selectively spitting dangerous lipids out of the liver.

From Science Daily

Where Germany and many other European countries really stand out is their approach to utensils and packaging.

From Salon

But the “digital arrest” scam stands out as especially elaborate and sinister - meticulously planned, relentless, and invasive to every part of a victim's life.

From BBC

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