# standout

/ˈstænˌdaʊt/ (US) · /stˈændaʊt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/standout
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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