English

Adjective

standout ‎(not comparable)

1. exceptional; noteworthy

   The band played well, but the acrobats gave the standout performance.

Synonyms

• outstanding

Noun

standout ‎(plural standouts)

1. An exceptional or noteworthy person or thing

   This building is one of the city's architectural standouts.

   • 2000, George B. Kirsch et al., “Chamberlain, Wilton”, in Encyclopedia of Ethnicity and Sports in the United States, ISBN 0313299110, page 97:

     An all-around superlative athlete, he was also a standout in track and field […] .

Related terms

• stand
• stand out