Standout
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.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when energetic praise for top performance suits the voice
Careful Stellar feels inflated in restrained professional assessment.
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warm
Fits when the lasting impression matters more than rank
Careful A memorable mistake is not a standout success.
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warm
Fits when the achievement deserves attention and reflection
Careful Remarkable does not always mean better than its peers.
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professional
Fits when a recognizable difference is the main advantage
Careful Distinctive traits can be neutral or even undesirable.
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professional
Fits when comparative excellence is clear and measurable
Careful Outstanding can sound like a formal rating rather than vivid praise.
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formal
Fits when unusual merit puts the subject outside the norm
Careful Something visually memorable may be standout without proving exceptional quality.
Opposites 3
- average
- unremarkable
- forgettable
Common phrases 3
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standout feature
The garden courtyard is the hotel's standout feature.
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standout candidate
Her fieldwork made her the standout candidate for the fellowship.
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standout moment
The duet became the standout moment of the concert.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated