stand out

What does "stand out" mean?

1. To be very noticeable or different
2. To be exceptional

Examples

• Her red dress made her stand out.
• What qualities make a candidate stand out?
• One name stands out from all the applications.
• The building stands out against the skyline.
• She stands out as the most qualified.

How to use it

'Standout' (noun/adjective) describes someone exceptional. 'Stand out from the crowd' is common.

Similar expressions

Opposites

Related phrasal verbs

• stand up

  To rise to a standing position

• stand by

  To support someone in difficult times

• stand for

  To represent or be an abbreviation for

• stand in

  To temporarily take someone's place

• stand up for

  To defend or support someone or something

• get out

  To leave a place, room, or vehicle