Because of Linda's outstanding grades last semester, I have arranged for her to visit Europe.
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Outstanding
/ˌʌʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/
Synonyms for "outstanding" (351 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (71)
Strong matches (105)
Adjective(27 words)
exceptionalexemplaryexemplary communityextraordinary talentgodlikegorgeousgreatgreat achievementgreat opportunitygreat progressgreatest coveragehigh markshigh quality descriptorhighest qualityicelandic toppurillustriousimpressivelegendarymarvellousmarvelous
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model communitymodel lesson plannot yet decidednotablenotable cultural achievementnotable exhibitnotable person
excrescentexcrescentialexemplaryexomorphicexteriorexternalextraordinaryextremeextrinsicextrudingfabulousfamedfamousfantasticfantasticalfinefinerfirstfirst-classfirst-rate
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flagrantformidablefringegiftedglaringgloriousgoldengoodgrandgreaterhanging outhigherillustriousimportantin arrearin arrearsin ascendancyin reliefin the ascendantin the foregroundin the limelightincrediblejuttinglaudableleadingleftleftovermagnificentmainmajormarkedmarvelousmaturememorablemeritoriousmonumentalnetnoblenotable
Noun(13 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Adverb(2 words)
most distinctive personmost oral proficiency
Determiner(1 words)
most listening skills
Related words (175)
Adjective(43 words)
notable qualitynoticeable attributeopenpendingphenomenalprodigiousprominentrecord-breakingremarkable attributeremarkable eventremarkable livelinessremarkable personsalientsalient featurespectacularsplendidsports phenomenonstellar massstrikingsuperb
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superbersuperlative adjectivesupremetalentedtastyterrifictop performancetop scholartop-notchtopnotchtoweringtremendousuncollected property taxesuncompletedundischargedunequaledunique factunique traitunpaidunresolvedunrivaledunsettledunusual person
notednoteworthynoticeablenotoriousnumber oneobtrusiveoddof choiceof markone up onopenostensibleoutout of the ordinaryouteroutermostoutlyingoutmostoutsideoutward
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outward-facingoveroverdueowedowingparticularpayableperipheralphenomenalpointedpolishedpredominantpreeminentprestigiousprimeprincipalprizeprognathousprojectingprominentpronouncedprotrudentprotrudingprotrusileprotrusiveprotuberantprotuberatingpublicrankrareravingreceivableredeemableremainingremanentremarkablerememberablerenownedreputablerivalingroundaboutsalientseemingsensationalsignalsignificantsingularsmashingspankingsparespecialstarstaringstark-staringstellarsticking outstrikingsuccessfulsupersuperbsuperexcellentsuperficialsuperfluoussuperiorsuperlativesupernaturalsupremesurfacesurpassingsurplussurvivingtellingterrificto spareto the fronttoppingtoweringtranscendenttranscendentaltranscendinguncommonunconsumedunforgettableunpaidunresolvedunsettledunusedupperwell-knownwonderful
Noun(21 words)
outclassingoutshiningpuckarecord setremaining piecesrubric standardsavageshiningslammingslappingsmackingsmashstandoutstellersterlingstompingsupermexsuperstarsuperstar athletetop notch
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uncollected taxes rate
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: owing, a cut above, above, academic excellence, ace.
- Sentence evidence is available for outstanding, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "outstanding".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "outstanding"
Keep "outstanding" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "outstanding" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "outstanding", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "outstanding" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesdebt conditiondescriptorexclamationfinancial statusinterjectionissue statusliabilityproject statusqualitywork in progress
More specific
14 entriesCollocations
8 entriesoutstanding achievementoutstanding balanceoutstanding debtoutstanding issueoutstanding performanceoutstanding studentoutstanding teacheroutstanding work
Inflections
2 entriesmore outstandingmost outstanding
Derivations
3 entriessimilar
5 entriesSample sentences
18 total sentences available.
If you are having temporary financial problems and it is the cause of your outstanding account, let us know about it.
Source: tatoeba (30959)
Ichiro is an outstanding baseball player.
Source: tatoeba (66408)
On the practical side, the application of Emmet's theory has produced several outstanding designs.
Source: tatoeba (239609)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "outstanding"?
Closest matches include owing, a cut above, above, academic excellence, ace.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "outstanding"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.