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[ adjective ] distinguished from others in excellence

Examples

"did outstanding work in human relations" "an outstanding war record"

Used in print

(The New York Times,...)

Mazeroski , whose homer beat the Yankees in the final series game , will receive the Babe_Ruth_Award as the outstanding player in the 1960 world_series .

(St. Louis Post-Dispatch,...)

On the clock given him was the inscription , `` For Outstanding Contribution to Billiken_Basketball , 1960 - 61 '' .

Related terms

superior

2
[ adjective ] having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

Examples

"an outstanding fact of our time" "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book" "salient traits" "a spectacular rise in prices"

Used in print

(Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)

A group of native trees or plants which are outstanding in a particular county can be featured at the site .

Related terms

conspicuous

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[ adjective ] of major significance or importance

Synonyms

great

Examples

"a great work of art" "Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th century"

Used in print

(Bonnie Prudden, "The Dancer and the Gymnast"...)

Even the boys will not be outstanding in these areas .

Related terms

major

4
[ adjective ] owed as a debt

Examples

"outstanding bills" "the amount still owed" "undischarged debts"

Related terms

unpaid

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