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Definition stand out in British English

stand out phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to be easy to see or notice because of being different

Example

His turquoise tie stood out against his black suit.

Example

Their old orange car stood out from all the rest.

Example

Her bright clothes always make her stand out in a crowd.

2

to be much more impressive or important than other people or things

Example

Germany stands out as the leader in environmental reporting.

Example

It stands out in my mind as the most exciting day of my career.

Definition stand out in British English