Standout
adj.capable, joyfuleveryday
What it means
Exceptionally good or noticeable for a positive quality.
Reach for it when identifying someone or something notably better or more memorable than peers
Her standout performance earned a place in the final.
Choose between these
6- playful
when energetic praise for top performance suits the voice
not when Stellar feels inflated in restrained professional assessment.
- warm
when the lasting impression matters more than rank
not when A memorable mistake is not a standout success.
- warm
when the achievement deserves attention and reflection
not when Remarkable does not always mean better than its peers.
- professional
when a recognizable difference is the main advantage
not when Distinctive traits can be neutral or even undesirable.
- professional
when comparative excellence is clear and measurable
not when Outstanding can sound like a formal rating rather than vivid praise.
- formal
when unusual merit puts the subject outside the norm
not when Something visually memorable may be standout without proving exceptional quality.
Said against
3- average
- unremarkable
- forgettable
It naturally appears in
3- standout feature
The garden courtyard is the hotel's standout feature.
- standout candidate
Her fieldwork made her the standout candidate for the fellowship.
- standout moment
The duet became the standout moment of the concert.