Word
standout
Phoneticsstand·out, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstænˌdaʊt/
UK/stˈændaʊt/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier before another noun ('a standout performance').
Real-World Examples
“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.” Etymology
Deverbal from stand out.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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