Definition of "standout" []

• One that is conspicuous by virtue of excellence or superiority: "In the hard-working ... supporting cast, there are two standouts” ( New York). (noun)

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• "The other standout is also amusing, just not in the laugh out loud way, and belongs to Charles Sheffield."
• "But what makes this novel such a standout is the author's talent of evoking place!"
• "•Drew Stafford — The North Dakota standout is the solidly built winger every team covets."