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outstanding Synonyms

Another word for outstanding

Choosing another word for outstanding depends on context, so the 27 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
exceptional
excellent
superb
remarkable
extraordinary
Strong
stellar
distinguished
first-rate
magnificent
marvellous

• adjective (Context 2)

Remaining to be paid, resolved, or dealt with.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
unpaid
unsettled
pending
unresolved
Strong
owing
overdue
payable
unfinished
ongoing

• adjective (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
prominent
conspicuous
striking
Strong
salient
noticeable
notable
pronounced
eye-catching

Opposites of outstanding

The opposite of outstanding shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

paid
inconspicuous
settled
mediocre
unnoticeable
resolved
poor
inferior
See all opposites of outstanding

• Nearby Words

outspokenly
outspokenness
outspread
outstanding
outstandingly
outstare
outstay

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Outstanding. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/outstanding
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