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English adjective: outstanding | |||
| 1. | outstanding distinguished from others in excellence | ||
| Samples | Did outstanding work in human relations. An outstanding war record. | ||
| Similar | superior | ||
| Antonyms | inferior | ||
| 2. | outstanding having a quality that thrusts itself into attention | ||
| Samples | 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. | ||
| Synonyms | prominent, salient, spectacular, striking | ||
| Similar | conspicuous | ||
| Antonyms | inconspicuous, invisible | ||
| 3. | outstanding owed as a debt | ||
| Samples | Outstanding bills. The amount still owed. Undischarged debts. | ||
| Synonyms | owing, undischarged | ||
| Similar | unpaid | ||
| Antonyms | paid | ||
| 4. | outstanding of major significance or importance | ||
| Samples | A great work of art. Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey. | ||
| Synonyms | great | ||
| Similar | important, of import | ||
| Antonyms | unimportant | ||
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