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Definition of standout

standout

/ˈstænd.aʊt/
stand · out
Plural:standouts
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standout Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Unusually good, prominent, or impressive compared to others of the same kind.

Example

"Her standout performance in the championship game earned her a full athletic scholarship."

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• noun

1

A person or thing of exceptional quality, ability, or prominence that is clearly superior to others in a group.

Example

"Among the dozens of applicants interviewed this week, she was the clear standout."

2

A person who stubbornly refuses to agree, comply, or yield to a majority decision or contract.

Example

"Only one committee member remained a standout against the proposed budget reforms."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The closed compound "standout" is used as a noun or adjective (e.g., "a standout performance"), whereas the two-word phrase "stand out" functions as a phrasal verb (e.g., "her skills stand out").

• Rhymes for standout

• Nearby Words

standoffish
standoffishly
standoffishness
standout
standpoint
standstill
standup

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