stand-out
Someone who excels
A stand-out is someone or something conspicuously superior to others in a group: She was the stand-out of her graduating class.
As an adjective, it describes exceptional quality or performance: a stand-out performance, stand-out features.
The hyphenated form distinguishes it from the verb phrase stand out, meaning to be noticeably different or prominent.
Easily perceived or observed
- conspicuousClearly visible, attention-grabbing
- salientNotably prominent
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- boldCourageous and daring
pronounced · visible · highlighted · accentuated · emphasized · unmistakable · obvious · glaring
Only one exists
- originalFirst or inventive
- unconventionalDeparting from standard practice
- quirkyIdiosyncratically unusual
- idiosyncraticDistinctively individual in nature
singular · peculiar · different · unorthodox · atypical · eccentric · anomaly · divergent
Notably above the norm
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- extraordinaryBeyond what's typical
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- stellarOf or like celestial bodies
superb · brilliant · top-notch · first-rate · elite · star · virtuoso · prodigy
noticeable
Easily perceived or observed
- conspicuousClearly visible, attention-grabbing
- salientNotably prominent
- strikingNoticeably impressive
bold · pronounced · visible · highlighted · accentuated · emphasized · unmistakable · obvious · glaring · arresting
unique
Only one exists
- originalFirst or inventive
- unconventionalDeparting from standard practice
- quirkyIdiosyncratically unusual
idiosyncratic · singular · peculiar · different · unorthodox · atypical · eccentric · anomaly · divergent · uncommon
exceptional
Notably above the norm
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- extraordinaryBeyond what's typical
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
stellar · superb · brilliant · top-notch · first-rate · elite · star · virtuoso · prodigy · overachiever
stand-outordinary
Standard, unremarkable
commonplace · unremarkable · forgettable · typical · nondescript
stand-outmediocre
Of only moderate quality
subpar · inferior · second-rate · lackluster · pedestrian