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standout

or stand-out

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noun

something or someone, as a person, performance, etc., remarkably superior to others:
Evans was a standout in the mixed doubles.
someone who is conspicuous in an area because of refusal to conform with the actions, opinions, desires, etc., of the majority.

adjective

outstanding; superior.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of standout¹

First recorded in 1895–1900 for the noun; adjective use of verb phrase stand out

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Example Sentences

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The 22-year-old's 12 Premier League goals have seen him become the club's standout performer and the expectation is he will move in the summer.

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�� are the standout moments of this season?

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Scrum-half Pauline Bourdon Sansus remains a class act - proven in her standout display in a dominant second-half performance against Scotland - and has the ability to produce a magic moment from anywhere and at any time.

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But it is also in the loose where France's pack will want to go toe-to-toe with the champions, with number eight Teani Feleu and locks Madoussou Fall and Manae Feleu all standout carriers.

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But her standout moments against Italy came with ball in hand, with three line-breaks and a try in the corner on her seventh cap showing a well-rounded game suited for international rugby.

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stand on one's own feet stand out

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