Stand-out

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of standout. alt-of, alternative

    "Luiz was Chelsea's stand-out performer, although Ferguson also had a case when he questioned how the £21m defender escaped a red card after the break for a hack at Rooney, with the Brazilian having already been booked."

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"Luiz was Chelsea's stand-out performer, although Ferguson also had a case when he questioned how the £21m defender escaped a red card after the break for a hack at Rooney, with the Brazilian having already been booked."

Etymology

Deverbal from stand out.

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