standout
One who excels
A standout is someone or something that stands out—notably superior or exceptional among others: She was a standout in her graduating class.
As an adjective, it describes exceptional quality: a standout performance, a standout feature.
The word implies distinction without effort, as if excellence naturally draws attention.
Beyond what's typical
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- incredibleDefying easy belief
unparalleled · peerless · unmatched · unprecedented · astonishing · prodigious · superb · stellar
Only one exists
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- singularOne in number
- uncommonSeldom occurring or found
- unusualNot often encountered
original · novel · one-of-a-kind · individual · idiosyncratic · quirky · unconventional · different
Superior to all others
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- leadingGuiding or pacing type
- foremostHighest in importance
top · premier · superior · accomplished · acclaimed · celebrated · renowned · illustrious
Clearly visible, attention-grabbing
- eye-catchingImmediately noticeable, visually
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- salientNotably prominent
- noticeableEasily perceived or observed
visible · bold · pronounced · attention-grabbing · unmistakable · obvious · glaring · dominant
extraordinary
Beyond what's typical
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
incredible · unparalleled · peerless · unmatched · unprecedented · astonishing · prodigious · superb · stellar · brilliant
unique
Only one exists
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- singularOne in number
- uncommonSeldom occurring or found
unusual · original · novel · one-of-a-kind · individual · idiosyncratic · quirky · unconventional · different · atypical
preeminent
Superior to all others
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- leadingGuiding or pacing type
foremost · top · premier · superior · accomplished · acclaimed · celebrated · renowned · illustrious · notable
conspicuous
Clearly visible, attention-grabbing
- eye-catchingImmediately noticeable, visually
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- salientNotably prominent
noticeable · visible · bold · pronounced · attention-grabbing · unmistakable · obvious · glaring · dominant · highlighted
- achieversachiever, high achiever, overachiever, go-getter, striver
- elite performerssuperstar, virtuoso, all-star, MVP, maestro
- eye-catchingstriking, conspicuous, noticeable, prominent, eye-catching
- rankingsrankings, first, college rankings, second, third
- reviewsreview, reviews, rating, ratings, critic
- talented peopleprodigy, genius, virtuoso, maestro, savant
standoutaverage
Arithmetic mean or ordinary
mediocrity · ordinary · run-of-the-mill · unremarkable · nondescript
standoutnobody
Inconsequential person
nonentity · noncelebrity · unknown · has-been · lightweight