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Stand Out (Verb)

Be highly noticeable.

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Her bright pink dress made her stand out in a crowd of people wearing dark colors.
With his impressive skills, he will surely stand out from the other job applicants.
The vibrant colors of the painting make it stand out against the dull walls of the gallery.
Among the other generic cars, the vintage model really stands out.
In a city with sleek modern buildings, the ancient temple still stands out.

Be stubborn in resolution or resistance.

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

The union representative refused to back down, choosing to stand out against the company's unfair labor practices.
In the face of opposition, she stood out for her right to free speech and continued to voice her opinions.
He stood out against the majority, his lone dissenting vote a testament to his unwavering commitment to the cause.
Despite intense pressure from his peers, the teenager stood out against bullying, choosing instead to support the victim.
The whistleblower stood out against the corrupt corporation, risking her own reputation to expose the truth.

Steer away from shore, of ships.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The captain ordered the crew to stand out to sea to avoid the storm brewing near the shore.
A series of navigational errors led the ship to stand out into deeper waters, where rescue was harder to achieve.
In heavy fog the crew stood out to sea to prevent colliding with other ships near shore.
The instruction was given for the vessels to stand out from the coast to wait for clearer weather.
Sailing through a narrow strait the crew had to give orders to stand out and turn sharply left to avoid collision.

Distinguish oneself; "She excelled in math".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

She was determined to stand out from her classmates by completing all the assignments on time and earning top grades.
The architect designed the building to stand out from the surrounding structures with its unique shape and bold colors.
With his exceptional ball-handling skills, the point guard began to stand out as one of the top players in the league.
The artist's use of vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes helped her paintings stand out in the crowded exhibition hall.
Despite being the youngest candidate, she managed to stand out during the interview process with her thoughtful answers and confident demeanor.