adj
standout
STAN-dowt
adj
1
Exceptionally good; clearly better than the rest.
"She gave a standout performance in the final act."
noun
1
A person or thing that is exceptionally impressive compared to others.
"The rookie quickly became the standout of the team."
How to Use Standout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething or someone that clearly stands above the rest in quality.
Common pairings
standout performance
standout player
Word Forms
standouts plural
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Etymology
Formed from the phrasal verb "stand out," turned into a single noun and adjective.