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.
She was the standout performer in the school play.
Among all the new features in the software update, the improved battery life is the real standout.
While the entire collection received critical acclaim, the hand-woven silk gown was the clear standout of the evening's runway show.
Deverbal from stand out.
Usage
Often used as a modifier before another noun ('a standout performance').