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standout

Or stand-out

[stand-out]

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noun

something or someone, as a person, performance, etc., remarkably superior to others.
Evans was a standout in the mixed doubles.
someone who is conspicuous in an area because of refusal to conform with the actions, opinions, desires, etc., of the majority.

adjective

outstanding; superior.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of standout¹

First recorded in 1895–1900 for the noun; adjective use of verb phrase stand out

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With standout tracks like “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “God Only Knows,” "Pet Sounds" found Wilson pushing the boundaries of experimentation and instrumentation in the studio, foisting his name among the likes of Beatles producer George Martin in terms of redefining the bounds of recording artistry.

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Chef Carter’s culinary artistry shines in dishes like smoked Harrison farm chicken and seafood platters, featuring a standout smoked octopus that he’s especially proud of.

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Two Emmy-winning alums of HBO’s “Succession,” Sarah Snook in “The Picture of Dorian Gray” and Kieran Culkin in “Glengarry Glen Ross,” have been treading the boards, as has Netflix’s “Stranger Things” standout Sadie Sink in “John Proctor Is the Villain.”

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But the first meeting between the ATP Tour’s standout pair in a Grand Slam showpiece ended in an all-time classic to further fuel what is fast becoming a must-see rivalry.

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This was the first meeting in a major final between two familiar foes who have become the standout performers on the ATP Tour.

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stand on one's own feet stand out

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