outstanding

adjective

out·stand·ing au̇t-ˈstan-diŋ How to pronounce outstanding (audio)

ˈau̇t-ˌstan-

: standing out : projecting

stood on an outstanding rock

: unpaid

left several bills outstanding

: continuing to exist : unresolved

a long outstanding problem in astronomy

was arrested on … an outstanding warrant on a domestic violence charge

Kathy Hogan

of securities : publicly issued and sold

has 20,000 shares outstanding

: standing out from a group : conspicuous

There are some outstanding exceptions to this rule.

: marked by eminence and distinction

an outstanding student

an outstanding achievement

outstandingly

au̇t-ˈstan-diŋ-lē How to pronounce outstanding (audio)

ˈau̇t-ˌstan-

adverb

Example Sentences

Tonight we will honor the school's most outstanding students. You did an outstanding job on the project. the outstanding quality of your work a wine that is outstanding in quality As a president, he was outstanding in many ways. Her novels are outstanding for their complex characters and interesting plots. The painting is an outstanding example of the artist's style. Outstanding among the menu items were the tomato soup and the swordfish. She had several outstanding parking tickets in her car. He left a balance of 50 dollars outstanding on his account. See More

Recent Examples on the Web The show in total won 11 Emmys last year, including outstanding drama series, two Emmys in 2020, five in 2018, and three in 2017.

Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 At the Emmy creative arts ceremonies held earlier this month, the mockumentary-style show about educators in an underfunded Philadelphia school, won the trophy for outstanding comedy series casting.

Lynn Elber, ajc, 12 Sep. 2022 The awards are based on outstanding member service performance, including involvement with Auto Club programs and initiatives and community leadership.

Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 It is nominated for outstanding drama series at the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 12.

Marianne Garvey, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 Pine was a 2016 Emmy nominee for outstanding character voice-over performance for the Crackle series SuperMansion.

Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Aug. 2022 The show is nominated for several Emmy Awards, including outstanding drama series.

Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, Reading got an outstanding performance from its bullpen as four relievers held down Hartford’s hot offense.

Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2022 In most industries, differentiation requires outstanding performance.

Satyen Sangani, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 See More

outstanding

adjective

as in unpaid

not yet paid there are several outstanding bills left, but at least we paid the rest

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

unpaid
owed
payable
owing
overdue
due
mature
unsettled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

repaid
cleared
liquidated
settled
paid (off or up)
prepaid

as in distinguished

standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement the award goes to the most outstanding student in science

Synonyms & Similar Words

distinguished
prestigious
notable
noteworthy
illustrious
famous
superior
eminent
honored
renowned
luminous
celebrated
star
bright
signal
noble
preeminent
glorious
famed
infamous
redoubtable
reputable
notorious
dominant
exalted
astral
predominant
paramount

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

minor
mediocre
insignificant
unimportant
average
inferior
obscure
unsung
uncelebrated

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of outstanding are conspicuous, noticeable, prominent, remarkable, salient, and striking. While all these words mean "attracting notice or attention," outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.

honored for her outstanding contributions to science

The synonyms conspicuous and outstanding are sometimes interchangeable, but conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.

conspicuous bureaucratic waste

The meanings of noticeable and outstanding largely overlap; however, noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation.

a piano recital with no noticeable errors

The words prominent and outstanding can be used in similar contexts, but prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background.

a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town

The words remarkable and outstanding are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment.

a film of remarkable intelligence and wit

While in some cases nearly identical to outstanding, salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it.

the salient points of the speech

While the synonyms striking and outstanding are close in meaning, striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision.

the region's striking poverty

单词	outstanding
释义	outstanding adjective out·stand·ing au̇t-ˈstan-diŋ ˈau̇t-ˌstan- 1 : standing out : projecting stood on an outstanding rock 2 a : unpaid left several bills outstanding b : continuing to exist : unresolved a long outstanding problem in astronomy was arrested on … an outstanding warrant on a domestic violence charge Kathy Hogan c of securities : publicly issued and sold has 20,000 shares outstanding 3 a : standing out from a group : conspicuous There are some outstanding exceptions to this rule. b : marked by eminence and distinction an outstanding student an outstanding achievement outstandingly au̇t-ˈstan-diŋ-lē ˈau̇t-ˌstan- adverb Synonyms overdue owed owing payable unpaid unsettled See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Tonight we will honor the school's most outstanding students. You did an outstanding job on the project. the outstanding quality of your work a wine that is outstanding in quality As a president, he was outstanding in many ways. Her novels are outstanding for their complex characters and interesting plots. The painting is an outstanding example of the artist's style. Outstanding among the menu items were the tomato soup and the swordfish. She had several outstanding parking tickets in her car. He left a balance of 50 dollars outstanding on his account. See More Recent Examples on the Web The show in total won 11 Emmys last year, including outstanding drama series, two Emmys in 2020, five in 2018, and three in 2017. Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 At the Emmy creative arts ceremonies held earlier this month, the mockumentary-style show about educators in an underfunded Philadelphia school, won the trophy for outstanding comedy series casting. Lynn Elber, ajc, 12 Sep. 2022 The awards are based on outstanding member service performance, including involvement with Auto Club programs and initiatives and community leadership. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 It is nominated for outstanding drama series at the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 12. Marianne Garvey, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 Pine was a 2016 Emmy nominee for outstanding character voice-over performance for the Crackle series SuperMansion. Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Aug. 2022 The show is nominated for several Emmy Awards, including outstanding drama series. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, Reading got an outstanding performance from its bullpen as four relievers held down Hartford’s hot offense. Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2022 In most industries, differentiation requires outstanding performance. Satyen Sangani, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing outstanding to good/great/fine/outstanding effect to good/great/fine/outstanding effect Kids Definition outstanding adjective out·stand·ing au̇t-ˈstan-diŋ 1 : standing out especially because of excellence an outstanding musician an outstanding job 2 : unpaid outstanding bills Legal Definition outstanding adjective out·stand·ing 1 : not paid had several outstanding debts 2 : publicly issued and sold a million shares outstanding outstanding adjective 1 as in unpaid not yet paid there are several outstanding bills left, but at least we paid the rest Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance unpaid owed payable owing overdue due mature unsettled Antonyms & Near Antonyms repaid cleared liquidated settled paid (off or up) prepaid 2 as in distinguished standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement the award goes to the most outstanding student in science Synonyms & Similar Words distinguished prestigious notable noteworthy illustrious famous superior eminent honored renowned luminous celebrated star bright signal noble preeminent glorious famed infamous redoubtable reputable notorious dominant exalted astral predominant paramount Antonyms & Near Antonyms minor mediocre insignificant unimportant average inferior obscure unsung uncelebrated See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of outstanding are conspicuous, noticeable, prominent, remarkable, salient, and striking. While all these words mean "attracting notice or attention," outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind. honored for her outstanding contributions to science The synonyms conspicuous and outstanding are sometimes interchangeable, but conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind. conspicuous bureaucratic waste The meanings of noticeable and outstanding largely overlap; however, noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation. a piano recital with no noticeable errors The words prominent and outstanding can be used in similar contexts, but prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background. a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town The words remarkable and outstanding are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment. a film of remarkable intelligence and wit While in some cases nearly identical to outstanding, salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it. the salient points of the speech While the synonyms striking and outstanding are close in meaning, striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision. the region's striking poverty
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outstanding

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