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  • 1stand out against — ˌstand ˈout against [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they stand out against he/she/it stands out against present participle standing out against past tense …

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  • 2stand|out — stand out or stand|out «STAND OWT», noun, adjective. U.S. –n. 1. a person or thing that is outstanding of its kind, especially in excellence: »Kudos…to the hostess who is ever on the lookout for goodies to make the cookout a stand out (New… …

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  • 3stand-out — or stand|out «STAND OWT», noun, adjective. U.S. –n. 1. a person or thing that is outstanding of its kind, especially in excellence: »Kudos…to the hostess who is ever on the lookout for goodies to make the cookout a stand out (New Yorker). 2.… …

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  • 4stand out for — ˌstand ˈout for [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they stand out for he/she/it stands out for present participle standing out for past te …

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  • 5stand out as something — ˌstand ˈout (as sth) derived to be much better or more important than sb/sth • Four points stand out as being more important than the rest. see also ↑outstanding Main entry: ↑standderived …

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  • 6stand out for — • stand out for • stick out for to be firmly decided not to accept less than one wants, even if it means waiting for it (also to hold out for) …

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  • 7stand out against something — ˌstand ˈout (from/against sth) derived to be easily seen; to be noticeable • The lettering stood out well against the dark background. • She s the sort of person who stands out in a crowd. Main entry: ↑ …

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  • 8stand out from something — ˌstand ˈout (from/against sth) derived to be easily seen; to be noticeable • The lettering stood out well against the dark background. • She s the sort of person who stands out in a crowd. Main entry: ↑ …

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  • 9stand out — ► stand out 1) project or be easily noticeable. 2) be clearly better. Main Entry: ↑stand …

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  • 10stand out — [v] be conspicuous, prominent attract attention, be distinct, beetle, be highlighted, be striking, bulge, bulk, catch the eye, emerge, jut, loom, overhang, poke, pouch, project, protrude, stick out; concept 716 Ant. obscure …

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