STANDOUTS Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

standouts

noun

plural of standout

as in stars

a person who is widely known and usually much talked about several standouts from showbiz were at the gala

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as in beauties

something very good of its kind his debut novel was a standout in an otherwise lackluster year

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Recent Examples of standouts Early birds were treated to appearances from Broadway legends like Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, as well as musical numbers from the folk standouts Bob Dylan and Peter, Paul and Mary. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026 Teyana Taylor and Slayyyter were both standouts in textural looks, while Sombr went shirtless. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 Simple is best here with standouts that include strawberry iced, blueberry cake and original glazed. — Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 The American Film Institute has lifted the veil on more titles selected to screen at its upcoming event in Los Angeles, including a handful of fall festival standouts. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 Cater said color has become a signature of the brand, with orange, pinks and yellows among the standouts. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 Kansas City produces standouts in a multitude of professional sports, and football is always at the top of the list. — Pj Green september 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 The group joined other Connecticut standouts — Margo Dydek, Katie Douglas, Nykesha Sales, Taj McWilliams-Franklin, Lindsay Whalen and Asjha Jones — in the rafters at the arena. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Moore pointed to former winners and South Florida standouts including Jeremiah Smith, who went on to star at Ohio State, and Rueben Bain Jr. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The report singles out Japan, women’s competitions and homegrown stars as the areas most likely to draw competing bids.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Eight years after Crazy Rich Asians made history as the first film by a major Hollywood studio to feature an all-Asian cast, the movie’s stars are reprising their roles for a series heading to HBO.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of stars

Noun

These regions are already incredibly cinematic, but finding undiscovered beauties to shoot in this land was a true moment of pride and triumph.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Still, every spare inch is crammed with more than 32 different kinds of orchids imported from around the world, including such beauties as the flame-like Epidendrum radicans and the rare Dimorphorchis lowii.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of beauties

Noun

For all of this and more, multi-generational families, married couples celebrating milestone anniversaries, and celebrities looking for privacy and discretion flock here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Chaos unfolds as 24 celebrities head to a lakeside cabin to compete in a lineup of bonkers challenges.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrities

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The heated pool at the Sebastian is the stuff of ski town dreams, with a waterfall, stone galore, multiple hot tubs, and servers who bring snacks and cocktails.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In turn, Kerr also etched himself into the hearts of Braves fans through his story of working at a convenience store and movie theatre before chasing his baseball dreams one last time.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of dreams

Noun

This legendary hotel is part safari experience, part luxury resort, and within a stone’s throw of Victoria Falls, offering guests complimentary VIP access to one of the world’s seven natural wonders.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Still one wonders about the defense after Teoscar Hernández misplayed a Michael Harris II double into a triple in the fifth inning before Kris Bubic threw a wild pitch to plate the go-ahead run.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of wonders

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The Justice Department also says Beijing is determined to sway American public opinion in its favor by cultivating relationships with political figures seen as having access to the levers of power.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Forty-five percent of adults 30 to 44 say the same; both figures have declined in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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