outstanding
Something outstanding stands out for good reasons. Your outstanding presentation captured everyone's attention; unfortunately, so did the tear in the seat of your pants.
An outstanding performance of any kind will impress people, but there's one meaning to outstanding that most of us would rather avoid: that which remains unpaid. Outstanding gift ideas can lead to outstanding debt. Your outstanding mood was ruined when you saw the size of your outstanding credit card balance.
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of major significance or importance
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distinguished from others in excellence
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having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
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synonyms:
prominent, salient, spectacular, striking
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conspicuous
obvious to the eye or mind
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conspicuous
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owed as a debt
/aʊɾˈstændɪŋ/
/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/
Vocabulary lists containing outstanding
The word good has its uses, but with so many options for describing pleasurable experiences and admirable people, why settle for anything less than the best? For more synonym lists, explore our Say What You Mean resources.
After Rico sells a winning lottery ticket at the Gas 'n' Go, she teams up with a wealthy classmate to try to find the prizewinner.
While the Vietnam War roils America, seventh grader Holling Hoodhood contends with Shakespeare, a demanding father, a school bully, and more. Learn these words from Schmidt's funny and heartwarming coming-of-age story.
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