Outstanding Definition & Meaning

outstanding
adjective
  1. distinguished from others in excellence; "did outstanding work in human relations"; "an outstanding war record"
  2. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; "an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom"; "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book"; "salient traits"; "a spectacular rise in prices"; "a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center"; "a striking resemblance between parent and child"
  3. owed as a debt; "outstanding bills"; "the amount still owed"; "undischarged debts"
  4. of major significance or importance; "a great work of art"; "Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey"

Synonyms for outstanding

conspicuous adj

obvious to the eye or mind; "a tower conspicuous at a great distance"; "wore conspicuous neckties

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great adj

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind; "a great juicy steak

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major adj

of greater importance or stature or rank; "a major artist"; "a major role"; "major highways" greater in scope or effect

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obvious adj

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; "obvious errors"

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owed
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owing adj

owed as a debt; "outstanding bills"; "the amount still owed"; "undischarged debts"

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prominent adj

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

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salient adj

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

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spectacular adj

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause

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striking adj

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause

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  • "Outstanding"
    9th Prince f/ Tash Mahogany — Outstanding
  • "Training to sound so outstanding"
    Anubis5 — Anubis5
  • "Cuz my stealing, scab handeling is outstanding"
    Big Noyd f/ Prodigy — Usual Suspect

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Frequently asked questions

What does outstanding mean?
distinguished from others in excellence; "did outstanding work in human relations"; "an outstanding war record" having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; "an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom"; "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book"; "salient traits"; "a spectacular rise in prices"; "a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
What part of speech is outstanding?
Outstanding is an adjective.
How many definitions does outstanding have?
Outstanding has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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