stand out
phrasal verbstand out (as something)
- to be much better or more important than somebody/something
- Four points stand out as being more important than the rest.
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stand out (from/against something)
- to be easily seen or noticed
- The lettering stood out well against the dark background.
- She's the sort of person who stands out in a crowd.