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stand⋅out

  [stand-out]
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–noun
1. something or someone, as a person, performance, etc., remarkably superior to others: Evans was a standout in the mixed doubles.
2. someone who is conspicuous in an area because of his or her refusal to conform with the actions, opinions, desires, etc., of the majority.
–adjective
3. outstanding; superior.
Also, stand-out.

Origin:
1895–1900; n., adj. use of v. phrase stand out
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stand-out

  1. n.
    an extraordinary thing or person. : Bob is a real stand-out in our bowling league.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Word Origin & History

stand-out  (n.)
"one who is conspicuous in a crowd," 1928.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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