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outstanding

/ˌaʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/adjective3 syllables

Outstanding means: having a quality that thrusts itself into attention.

Synonyms for outstanding27

adjective, as in having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

prominent, salient, spectacular, striking, conspicuous

adjective, as in owed as a debt

owing, undischarged, unpaid

adjective, as in of major significance or importance

great, important, of import

adjective, as in distinguished from others in excellence

superior

also used for outstanding

eminent, noteworthy, illustrious, distinguished, forestanding, markworthy, mentionable, nameable, namely, amazing, impressive, surpassing, astounding, awe-inspiring, awesome

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What does outstanding mean?4

adjective

1

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention“an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom”

2

owed as a debt“outstanding bills”

3

of major significance or importance“a great work of art”

4

distinguished from others in excellence“did outstanding work in human relations”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with outstanding?10

five syllables

misunderstanding
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Outstanding in a sentence

  • This book is outstanding, the author has a way with words.tieguy
  • You can have mediocre results now, or outstanding results later.marcelostockle
  • I have a lot of work still outstanding.unknown
  • The audience clapped enthusiastically after an outstanding performance.CM
  • The award recognizes outstanding life accomplishments in research and science.CM
  • He made himself immortal with a number of outstanding books about education.unknown
  • He sacrificed his outstanding career to retain his dignity.unknown
  • It is an outstanding way to kill time.SunnyMoon

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