standing out
Drawing immediate attention
Standing out means being noticeably different from surroundings or peers—conspicuous, prominent, or exceptional.
A red umbrella stands out in a crowd of black ones.
A candidate stands out from the competition by having unusual qualifications.
The phrase can be neutral or positive: Her performance really stood out.
Something that stands out catches attention, whether intentionally or not.
- extendingIncreasing in reach
- protrudingExtending outward noticeably
- sticking outExtending beyond adjacent area
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
- salientNotably prominent
conspicuous · hard to miss · distinctive · eye-catching · catching the eye · turning heads · unforgettable · striking · head and shoulders · unmistakable · iconic · noteworthy · bulging · exceptional · noticeable · remarkable · memorable · jutting
- identityidentity, personal identity, self, selfhood, self-expression
- social conformityconformist, peer pressure, herd mentality, groupthink, follow the crowd
- statusstatus, prestige, ranking, reputation, elite
- Fame Idiomsin the spotlight, center stage, in the limelight, household name, rising star
- youthchild, adolescents, kid, coming-of-age, teenagers
- social developmentsocialization, social skills, friendship, social behavior, belonging
standing outblending in
Avoiding notice by conforming
flying under the radar · disappearing · hiding · lying low · camouflaging
standing outfitting in
Gaining social acceptance
conforming · assimilating · following the crowd · going along · toeing the line
stand, standing, understand, understanding, stands, outstanding, withstand, misunderstand, misunderstanding