stand-out

1. adjective Especially noticeable, remarkable, or impressive. Always used before a noun. The actress delivered a stand-out performance that has been garnering awards and acclaim from every corner of the industry. It's going to be hard to make it as an artist if you don't have a stand-out portfolio ready to show potential clients.

2. noun Someone who is especially noticeable, remarkable, or impressive. Thompson is proving to be a stand-out in the field of neuroscience. It's been an amazing trip so far, but one of the stand-outs has definitely been the sunrise hike to the top of Mount Fuji.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

stand-out

n. an extraordinary thing or person. Bob is a real stand-out in our bowling league.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

muck-raking
a little
not much to boast about
nothing to boast about
not anything to boast about
sweet
sweeter
show-stopper
man to man
man-to-man

References in periodicals archive

I started off the Winter Fancy Food Show by attending some of the stand-out educational sessions where I heard that chickpeas and quinoa are hot, and soy is not, according to SPINS' prognostications for 2012.

New Faces, Familiar Places

BRENDAN RODGERS last night insisted Tommy Wright is perfect for Rangers - and also a stand-out candidate for Northern Ireland.

WRIGHT MAN FOR RANGERS.. OR THE IFA; Tommy 'perfect' for either job; GIVE TOM A CHANCE!

Minaj lets Nas, Drake and Young Jeezy take centre stage on Champion, and Right By My Side featuring Chris Brown is a stand-out track.

ON THE RECORD

Liverpool, as short as 8-11 for tomorrow's televised trip to Blackburn, are 10-11 with the firm, who are also a stand-out 11-10 for Everton at home to Aston Villa.

Weekend Football Briefing: Betting briefing: The home view

The stand-out moment came thanks to our familiarity with early song Svefvn-G-Englar.

Mail Music: AVRIL CADDEN SIGUR ROS Carling Academy, Glasgow, July 8#####

"I've spoken with Iain Ralston (youth coach) after U17s games and he always mentioned those players as stand-outs.

Huntly youth get chance

Nintendo had already reconfigured its E3 strategy, swapping keynote presentations for show floor livestreams and a major focus on one or two stand-outs. In November, PlayStation went further, saying it would 'not participate' in E3 2019.

PlayStation counts 'bigger, fewer games' among E3 skip reasoning

The Boss puts his unique spin on well loved material, and sole accompanist, his wife Patti Scialfa, gets to duet on Tougher Than The Rest, perhaps the greatest song in a set of stand-outs. Familiar numbers are reworked to make a poignant encapsulation of the Springsteen story.

Album releases [...]

Debut album stand-outs Freedom of Movement and Sisters of Mercy bring punk dynamism.

AMBITION BURNS IN A SAVAGE WAY

At a push, I've Been Dead All Day, Pretty Vacant and Mary are the stand-outs, though from opener Two Letters through to closer It's Not As Depressing As It Sounds, Vacancy rarely lets up the pace.

albums

The kitchen/sun room and modern shower-room are real stand-outs.

PRESTWICK; PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

Manson feeds off him superbly, her detached vocal style capturing the darkness of stand-outs Sometimes and Night

LISTEN TO IT

Continue reading "Yiddishand SportsmanshipWere Stand-outs at Last Week's National Spelling Bee Contest" at...

Yiddish-and Sportsmanship-Were Stand-outs at Last Week's National Spelling Bee Contest

International heritage and personal histories are the surprise stand-outs at this year's Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2016, organised by Qatar Tourism Authority and delivered by Elan Group.

Expo offers global cultural heritage showcase

Newcastle Falcons' in-form lock-forward has been one of the stand-outs of the season for the Kingston Park club, his line-out calling credited with helping the Falcons rediscover their Premiership form.

Physics graduate Sean Robinson calls a good game for Newcastle Falcons; Durham University graduate Sean Robinson's intelligent line-out calling is helping Newcastle Falcons find their men, says George McGuigan

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释义	stand-out stand-out 1. adjective Especially noticeable, remarkable, or impressive. Always used before a noun. The actress delivered a stand-out performance that has been garnering awards and acclaim from every corner of the industry. It's going to be hard to make it as an artist if you don't have a stand-out portfolio ready to show potential clients. 2. noun Someone who is especially noticeable, remarkable, or impressive. Thompson is proving to be a stand-out in the field of neuroscience. It's been an amazing trip so far, but one of the stand-outs has definitely been the sunrise hike to the top of Mount Fuji. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. stand-out n. an extraordinary thing or person. Bob is a real stand-out in our bowling league. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: muck-raking a little not much to boast about nothing to boast about not anything to boast about sweet sweeter show-stopper man to man man-to-man References in periodicals archive I started off the Winter Fancy Food Show by attending some of the stand-out educational sessions where I heard that chickpeas and quinoa are hot, and soy is not, according to SPINS' prognostications for 2012. New Faces, Familiar Places BRENDAN RODGERS last night insisted Tommy Wright is perfect for Rangers - and also a stand-out candidate for Northern Ireland. WRIGHT MAN FOR RANGERS.. OR THE IFA; Tommy 'perfect' for either job; GIVE TOM A CHANCE! Minaj lets Nas, Drake and Young Jeezy take centre stage on Champion, and Right By My Side featuring Chris Brown is a stand-out track. ON THE RECORD Liverpool, as short as 8-11 for tomorrow's televised trip to Blackburn, are 10-11 with the firm, who are also a stand-out 11-10 for Everton at home to Aston Villa. Weekend Football Briefing: Betting briefing: The home view The stand-out moment came thanks to our familiarity with early song Svefvn-G-Englar. Mail Music: AVRIL CADDEN SIGUR ROS Carling Academy, Glasgow, July 8##### "I've spoken with Iain Ralston (youth coach) after U17s games and he always mentioned those players as stand-outs. Huntly youth get chance Nintendo had already reconfigured its E3 strategy, swapping keynote presentations for show floor livestreams and a major focus on one or two stand-outs. In November, PlayStation went further, saying it would 'not participate' in E3 2019. PlayStation counts 'bigger, fewer games' among E3 skip reasoning The Boss puts his unique spin on well loved material, and sole accompanist, his wife Patti Scialfa, gets to duet on Tougher Than The Rest, perhaps the greatest song in a set of stand-outs. Familiar numbers are reworked to make a poignant encapsulation of the Springsteen story. Album releases [...] Debut album stand-outs Freedom of Movement and Sisters of Mercy bring punk dynamism. AMBITION BURNS IN A SAVAGE WAY At a push, I've Been Dead All Day, Pretty Vacant and Mary are the stand-outs, though from opener Two Letters through to closer It's Not As Depressing As It Sounds, Vacancy rarely lets up the pace. albums The kitchen/sun room and modern shower-room are real stand-outs. PRESTWICK; PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT Manson feeds off him superbly, her detached vocal style capturing the darkness of stand-outs Sometimes and Night LISTEN TO IT Continue reading "Yiddishand SportsmanshipWere Stand-outs at Last Week's National Spelling Bee Contest" at... Yiddish-and Sportsmanship-Were Stand-outs at Last Week's National Spelling Bee Contest International heritage and personal histories are the surprise stand-outs at this year's Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2016, organised by Qatar Tourism Authority and delivered by Elan Group. Expo offers global cultural heritage showcase Newcastle Falcons' in-form lock-forward has been one of the stand-outs of the season for the Kingston Park club, his line-out calling credited with helping the Falcons rediscover their Premiership form. Physics graduate Sean Robinson calls a good game for Newcastle Falcons; Durham University graduate Sean Robinson's intelligent line-out calling is helping Newcastle Falcons find their men, says George McGuigan
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