STANDOUT Definition & Meaning

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standout

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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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Origin of standout¹

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

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Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, which is managed by Wellman, is front and center in the road to the Kentucky Derby with a standout colt named Journalism.

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The trio of Joe Wyatt, Will Burr and Andre Chevalier used to be standout high school basketball players in the San Fernando Valley.

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Chevalier, who was a standout point guard at Cleveland and Cal State Northridge, guided Sierra Canyon to the state Division I championship and was selected coach of the year by CalHiSports.com.

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And in my three races the standout feature wasn't the swishy new graphics or the controller, it was a trick that is becoming Nintendo's hallmark: making the new feel familiar.

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Realistically, Edwards was the standout candidate to lead a rebuild, with Connor describing her as a "proven winner".

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