standout
noun[C]
mainlyUSuk/ˈstænd.aʊt/us/ˈstænd.aʊt/someone or something that younoticeespeciallybecause they are anexcellentexampleor thebestexampleof something:
These fourplayershave been standouts thisseason.
While all thedessertsareprettygood, theclearstandout is thelemonpie.所有的甜点都很不错,不过柠檬馅饼显然最受欢迎。
- A standout atrunningback, he was also thestatefootballathleteof theyear.
- The standouts wereclarinetistJonathan Jones andcellistFrancesco Mastromatteo.
- Theminivan, while not a standout in thelooksdepartment, has a lot ofcharms.
- A standout in the show was thepowerfulsong"Motherless Children."
Good and excellent things
- badass
- be the best thing since sliced breadidiom
- beatification
- beaut
- beauty
- blinder
- flagship
- grouse
- high-end
- hot shit
- humdinger
- jewel
- jim-dandy
- peach
- primo
- pull factor
- queen
- the jewel in the crownidiom
- the real deal
- the Rolls-Royce ofsomethingidiom
standout
adjective[before noun]
mainlyUSuk/ˈstænd.aʊt/us/ˈstænd.aʊt/used todescribesomeone or something that younoticeespeciallybecause they are anexcellentexampleor thebestexampleof something:
Rob was the standoutperformer.
The band's fifthalbumlacksany standoutsongs.
better than anyone or anything else
- bestShe was the best singer in the country.
- excellentHe was an excellent singer.
- superlativeShe gave a superlative performance.
- superbThe meal was absolutely superb.
- outstandingHe was an outstanding chef.
- He was a standout highschoolfootballer.
- Phelps wasclearlythe standoutstarin abrightgalaxyof Americanswimmers.
- Theformalgardensare the standoutfeaturesof thetour.
Good and excellent things
- badass
- be the best thing since sliced breadidiom
- beatification
- beaut
- beauty
- blinder
- flagship
- grouse
- high-end
- hot shit
- humdinger
- jewel
- jim-dandy
- peach
- primo
- pull factor
- queen
- the jewel in the crownidiom
- the real deal
- the Rolls-Royce ofsomethingidiom