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outstanding

/ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/
out · stand · ing
Adverb:outstandingly
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• adjective

1

Exceptionally good, impressive, or distinguished in quality or achievement.

Example

"She received an award for her outstanding contribution to medical research."

2

Remaining to be paid, resolved, or dealt with.

Example

"The company still has several outstanding invoices from the previous quarter."

3

Clearly noticeable or attracting immediate attention by standing out from surroundings.

Example

"The ancient castle is the most outstanding landmark in the entire valley."

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• Rhymes for outstanding

• Nearby Words

outspokenly
outspokenness
outspread
outstanding
outstandingly
outstare
outstay

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the present participle of the obsolete verb 'outstand', meaning to stand out or remain beyond others. The financial sense of remaining unpaid developed in the mid-18th century, while the sense of exceptional excellence emerged in the late 19th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outstanding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outstanding
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