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

Headliners for the 2024 festival were Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Sza, with other stand out performances including Shania Twain and Avril Lavigne.

From BBC

Inspiration from adventurous late-’30s silhouettes makes Rita stand out at the train station in a sea of children ready to evacuate.

From Los Angeles Times

Known for its sleek electric adventure vehicles, Rivian’s pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles stand out on the road.

From Los Angeles Times

His Liverpool recording of Bruckner’s Fourth Symphony, released in the spring, has a glow and grandeur that allows it to stand out in a very crowded field.

From Los Angeles Times

"Hearty" and "fondly" stand out to me, given how anodyne and bland these statements so often are.

From BBC

Related Words

• emerge
• loom
• stick out