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standout

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈstænˌdaʊt// UK //stˈændaʊt// stand·out

n. someone or something that is much better or more impressive than others in a group.

n. a person or thing that is exceptionally superior or prominent in comparison to others.


SIMPLE

She was the standout performer in the school play.

CONTEXTUAL

Among all the new features in the software update, the improved battery life is the real standout.

COMPLEX

While the entire collection received critical acclaim, the hand-woven silk gown was the clear standout of the evening's runway show.

Origin

Deverbal from stand out.

Usage

Often used as a modifier before another noun ('a standout performance').

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