Outstanding synonyms | Best 99 synonyms for outstanding

Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important. [from 15th c.]

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(Gram.) Designating or of the extreme degree of comparison of adjectives and adverbs; expressing the greatest degree of the quality or attribute expressed by the positive degree: usually indicated by the suffix -est (hardest) or by the use of most with the positive form (most beautiful)

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exceptional

The definition of exceptional is someone or something that is high above average or someone who needs special educational help because of mental or physical challenges.

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noticeable

Worth noticing; significant

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observable

A measurable property of a physical system, such as mass or momentum. In quantum mechanics, observables correspond to mathematical operators used in the calculation of measurable quantities. Operators that do not commute , having a nonzero commutator , correspond to observables that cannot be precisely measured at the same time, such as momentum and position.

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striking

Very noticeable or impressive; specif., very attractive in appearance

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notable

Perceptible; noticeable:

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distinguished (related)

Characterized by excellence or distinction; eminent:

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dominant

Tending to be stronger than its counterpart or used for the most important tasks or in the most pressing situations:

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stellar

By or as by a star performer; excellent; outstanding

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leading

Of or performing a lead in a theatrical production:

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pronounced

Strongly marked; distinct:

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salient

Most important or notable

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rare

Excellent; extraordinary:

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awesome

Inspiring awe:

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unpaid

Serving without pay; unsalaried:

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conspicuous (related)

Easy to see or perceive; obvious

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eminent

Well-known and respected, especially for achievement in a particular field:

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famous

Much talked about; having fame, or celebrity; renowned

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great

Very good.

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conspicuity

The quality of being conspicuous; obviousness.

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mediocre (antonym)

Of ordinary or undistinguished quality.

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unremarkable (antonym)

Not remarkable.

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arresting

Attracting attention; interesting; striking

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bold

Strong or pronounced; prominent:

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eye-catching

Visually attractive

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marked

Explicitly characterized by or having a particular linguistic feature. For example, girls is marked for plural in English, whereas sheep is not.

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pointed

Characterized by the use of a pointed crown, as in Gothic architecture:

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remarkable

Attracting or worthy of notice, especially for being unusual or extraordinary:

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extraordinary

Going far beyond the ordinary degree, measure, limit, etc.; very unusual; exceptional; remarkable

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magnificent

Exceptionally good; excellent

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singular

Being beyond what is ordinary, especially in being exceptionally good; remarkable:

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sticking out like a sore thumb

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see (related)

Readily attracting notice

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better (related)

Healthier or more fit than before:

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pay (related)

Pertaining to or requiring payment.

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spectacular

The definition of spectacular is something noticeable or dramatic, especially when something is notable because it is so beautiful.

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exemplary (related)

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exeptional (related)

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impressive

Making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress; adapted to excite attention and feeling, to touch the sensibilities, or affect the conscience; as, an impressive discourse; an impressive scene.

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unusual (related)

Not usual, common, or ordinary.

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owing

Still to be paid; owed as a debt.

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excelling

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