stand out

British  

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

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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

stand out Idioms  

1. Protrude, project, as in Those reliefs stand out from the building walls . [First half of 1500s]

2. Be conspicuous, distinctive, or prominent, as in He's so tall that he always stands out in a crowd . [Mid-1800s]

3. Refuse to comply, remain opposed, as in The one juror is standing out against a guilty verdict . [Late 1500s]

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Example Sentences

"It's the very beginning of Baroque painting, depicting a crucified Christ, isolated, luminous and standing out vividly against a dark and threatening sky," he said.

From Barron's

While Woohoo's menu is mostly comprised of international fusion dishes, some AI creations stand out.

From Barron's

Also read: How can Anthropic stand out in the AI wars?

From MarketWatch

Here are some other coping strategies that stood out.

From The Wall Street Journal

"One key thing that stood out was his tenacity. As well as the skillset, he would throw his body into everything and get stuck in defensively. It made him stand out amongst other number tens."

From BBC

Related Words

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