standout
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.”
Often used as a modifier before another noun ('a standout performance').
“Pras: The Brazil centre-back is easily the standout pick for the champions.”
“He was one of Spurs’ standout players in the PL2 despite only playing 10 games.”
Deverbal from stand out.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.