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standout

Part of Speech: noun

Pronunciation: ˈstand-ˌau̇t

Audio Reference: stando03

Definitions:

  • : one that is prominent or conspicuous especially because of excellence

Short Definitions:

  • one that is prominent or conspicuous especially because of excellence

stand out

Part of Speech: verb

Pronunciation: N/A

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Definitions:

  • : to appear as if in relief : {sx|project||}
  • : to be prominent or conspicuous Example: stands out from the crowd
  • : to steer away from shore
  • : to be stubborn in resolution or resistance

Short Definitions:

  • to appear as if in relief : project
  • to be prominent or conspicuous
  • to steer away from shore

stand out from the crowd

Part of Speech: idiom

Pronunciation: N/A

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Definitions:

  • : to be unusual in a good way Example: As a teacher, he always stood out from the crowd.

Short Definitions:

  • to be unusual in a good way

stand out from the pack

Part of Speech: idiom

Pronunciation: N/A

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Definitions:

  • : to be different from others Example: One writer stands out from the pack.

Short Definitions:

  • to be different from others

stand/stick out a mile

Part of Speech: idiom

Pronunciation: N/A

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Definitions:

  • : to be very obvious Example: The twins' resemblance stood/stuck out a mile.

Short Definitions:

  • to be very obvious

stick/stand out like a sore thumb

Part of Speech: idiom

Pronunciation: N/A

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Definitions:

  • : to be very noticeable in usually a bad way

Short Definitions:

  • to be very noticeable in usually a bad way

the heat

Part of Speech: noun

Pronunciation: N/A

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Definitions:

  • : pressure to do something Example: The administration is {phrase}putting the heat on{/phrase} legislators to approve the tax bill.

Short Definitions:

  • pressure to do something