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outstanding

outstanding

257 3.4
Much better than most others in skill or quality
  • adjective
  • /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/
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  • The World Council of Churches provides outstanding statements of belief and value about the nature of the church.
  • outstanding achievement
  • outstanding contributions
  • outstanding accomplishments

I thought he was outstanding, well spoken.

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Examples

  • I have done an outstanding job this semester.

  • The color and contrast on the screen both are outstanding, with rich, vibrant color throughout.

  • I have had nothing but outstanding food and outstanding coffee here.

  • Where have you seen the most outstanding results compared to other options?

  • So this was from high school and another outstanding performance award from school.

  • Japan today probably has the most outstanding support for long term care.

  • Before I begin, I I want to comment on the outstanding presentation from our opponents.

  • You have done outstanding work, Kel.

  • Joe Root, you know, one of the most outstanding batsmen we have ever produced.

  • She received an award for her outstanding performance in the school play.

Synonyms

great
vsoutstanding
1.0

Very good or excellent in quality

is stronger, indicating exceptional standing or wide notice
excellent
vsoutstanding
1.0

Very good and better than most similar things

is more about being noticed or important, not only top quality
awesome
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968 2.1

Very impressive and causing a strong feeling of wonder

is general excellent quality and importance without the awe feeling
terrific
vsoutstanding
815 3.3

Very strong and often causing great damage

is broader praise for high quality and being noteworthy, not only intensity
fantastic
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626 1.9

Very good and impressive, making you feel pleased

is more about importance and notice rather than simple enjoyment
fabulous
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605 2.7

Very good and impressive

is general high merit and notice rather than mainly wonder
remarkable
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588 2.8

Unusual and easy to notice because it is different or surprising

is about high quality and importance rather than just oddness
impressive
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584 3.4

Causing people to admire it, like a building or performance, because it is very good

is about overall exceptional value and notice rather than only skill
prominent
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353 3.9

Easy to see or remember because it stands out

is mainly about being easily noticed or important rather than quality
magnificent
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299 3.9

Very impressive and beautiful in appearance or style

is broader praise for worth and notice, not only grand style
spectacular
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265 3.5

Very impressive and exciting to look at

is general exceptional quality and importance, not mainly drama
exceptional
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129 4.1

Being much better than normal or usual

is the same meaning but used as the main entry word
phenomenal
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113 5.4

Very impressive and much better than normal

is similar but also stresses being important or easily noticed
superb
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111 3.5

Of very high quality and extremely good

is about being important and noticed rather than only fine quality
splendid
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110 3.5

Very impressive and beautiful

applies more generally to important, noticeable quality rather than beauty
mean
vsoutstanding
  • Slang
77 7.5

Very good and impressive at a skill

is general notable excellence expressed without slang or informality
striking
vsoutstanding
56 3.8

Attracting attention because it looks unusual or very beautiful

is broader praise for quality and being important, not only attention
first-rate
vsoutstanding
49 3.8

Very high quality or done very well

is used more broadly for notable quality and importance
brilliant
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30 3.2

Very impressive and grand in appearance or style

is general high quality and importance, not only visual style
salient
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24 7.0

Being very noticeable and important

is about exceptional quality and superiority rather than just noticeability
out of this world
vsoutstanding
  • Informal
21 4.1

Very good and impressive

is common praise for notable quality and importance, not only wonder
stupendous
vsoutstanding
19 6.7

Very large or impressive in a way that amazes people

is broader praise for quality, not focused only on size or amount
standout
vsoutstanding
18 4.2

Easily more impressive than others in a group

is similar but also covers general importance or superior quality
super-duper
vsoutstanding
  • Informal
4 7.9

Very good and impressive

is standard praise for quality and notice, not childish intensifier
absolutely awesome
vsoutstanding
  • Informal
2 2.8

Very impressive and exciting

is a balanced praise of quality and notice, not only strong feeling
unsurpassable
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1 7.7

So good that no one can do better

is high quality and notable but allows being surpassed sometimes
simply phenomenal
vsoutstanding
1 5.5

Very impressive and much better than you expect

is strong praise but also covers general importance or notice
surpassing
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5.8

Far better than what is usual or expected

is broader, focusing on general excellence and noticeability rather than only degree
banner
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5.6

A very successful time, for example a year

is broader, stressing general importance and being easily noticed
tops
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  • Informal
7.8

Very good and the best in quality

is formal general praise for being exceptional and noticeable

Antonyms

683 1.0

Normal and not special or unusual

109 4.8

Only average in quality and not very good

Compounds

A very good piece of work that people praise in public or get an award for

How Good

extraordinary
  • Formal
859 3.8
exceptional
129 4.1
excellent
1.0
outstanding
257 3.4
good
1.0
fair
274 1.0
mediocre
109 4.8

Surface Forms

outstanding positive
outstandinger comparative
outstandingest superlative

Morphology

outstanding = outstand (transparent) = out + stand + ing

The adjective derives from the verb outstand ('stand out'); meaning 'exceptionally noticeable/remarkable' is directly inferable from 'out' + 'stand' + '-ing'.

Etymology

Outstanding comes from the two parts out and standing, like something that 'stands out' from the rest. So an outstanding person or thing is easy to notice and is much better than others.