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outstanding

[ out-stan-ding ]

adjective

  1. prominent; conspicuous; striking:

    an outstanding example of courage.

    Synonyms:

  2. marked by superiority or distinction; excellent; distinguished:

    an outstanding student.

  3. continuing in existence; remaining unsettled, unpaid, etc.:

    outstanding debts.

    Synonyms: ,

  4. (of securities and the like) publicly issued and sold or in circulation.
  5. standing out; projecting:

    a stiff, outstanding fabric.

  6. Archaic. that resists or opposes.


outstanding

/ ˌʊˈæԻɪŋ /

adjective

  1. superior; excellent; distinguished
  2. prominent, remarkable, or striking
  3. still in existence; unsettled, unpaid, or unresolved
  4. (of shares, bonds, etc) issued and sold
  5. projecting or jutting upwards or outwards
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌdzܳˈٲԻ徱Բ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • dzܳȴٲԻiԲ· adverb
  • dzܳȴٲԻiԲ·Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of outstanding1

First recorded in 1605–15; outstand + -ing 2
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“She has made a lasting impact on the show, and I’m excited to follow along as she builds upon her outstanding broadcast legacy in her next chapter.”

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Lutnick’s observation gained instant meme status on social media, along with his woolly assertions about government spending not having anything to do with inflation, and enhanced his stature as the Trump Cabinet’s outstanding horse’s patootie.

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He was awarded the George Medal, which recognises outstanding bravery, for his actions.

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"When we drew up the criteria for the job it became apparent very quickly that Charlotte was the outstanding candidate," Connor added.

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The driver of the exotic sports car fled the scene and is still outstanding.

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