outstanding
Far above average
Outstanding means exceptionally good or remarkable: an outstanding performance, outstanding academic achievement.
It also means not yet resolved or paid: outstanding debts, outstanding warrants.
These senses diverge—one praises excellence, the other notes incompleteness.
Context usually makes clear which is meant: She received an outstanding evaluation versus The balance outstanding is $500.
Of superior quality
- superbExtremely impressive, first-rate
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- extraordinaryBeyond what's typical
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
stellar · exceptional · superior · magnificent · brilliant · exemplary · first-rate · world-class
Past expected arrival
payable · receivable · delinquent · balance · invoice · debt · liability · obligation
Noticeably impressive
- noticeableEasily perceived or observed
- eye-catchingImmediately noticeable, visually
- pronouncedSpoken aloud formally
- boldCourageous and daring
dramatic · salient · visible · evident · glaring · marked · distinctive · obvious
Worthy of attention
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- celebratedWidely known and praised
acclaimed · illustrious · influential · leading · foremost · respected · esteemed · recognized
excellent
Of superior quality
- superbExtremely impressive, first-rate
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- extraordinaryBeyond what's typical
phenomenal · stellar · exceptional · superior · magnificent · brilliant · exemplary · first-rate · world-class · top-notch
overdue
Past expected arrival
arrears · payable · receivable · delinquent · balance · invoice · debt · liability · obligation · default
striking
Noticeably impressive
- noticeableEasily perceived or observed
- eye-catchingImmediately noticeable, visually
- pronouncedSpoken aloud formally
bold · dramatic · salient · visible · evident · glaring · marked · distinctive · obvious · unmistakable
notable
Worthy of attention
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- distinguishedNotable and respected
celebrated · acclaimed · illustrious · influential · leading · foremost · respected · esteemed · recognized · famous
- Feedback Phrasesgood job, well done, nice work, great job, excellent
- positive wordsyes, good, great, excellent, wonderful
- above averageexcellent, superior, exceptional, remarkable, impressive
- amazingastonishing, astounding, breathtaking, extraordinary, incredible
- encouragementsyou can do it, you got this, you've got this, keep going, keep it up
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
outstandingmediocre
Of only moderate quality
average · ordinary · inferior · poor · unremarkable
outstandingpaid
Gave money owed
settled · resolved · cleared · paid off · liquidated
outstandinginconspicuous
Not readily noticed
unnoticeable · unremarkable · unsung · invisible · obscure
- outstanding balanceSum still due
- outstanding achievementRemarkable success worth noting
- outstanding debtMoney owed but unpaid
- outstanding sharesStock held outside treasury