OUTSTANDING as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
   Synonym(s)
   • prominent (what does prominent mean?)
   • salient (what does salient mean?)
   • spectacular (what does spectacular mean?)
   • striking (what does striking mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • 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 trait
   Similar To
   • conspicuous (what does conspicuous mean?)
   • obvious (what does obvious mean?)
2. Meaning
   • of major significance or importance
   Synonym(s)
   • great (what does great mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a great work of art
   • Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th century
   Similar To
   • major (what does major mean?)
3. Meaning
   • owed as a debt
   Synonym(s)
   • owed (what does owed mean?)
   • owing(p) (what does owing(p) mean?)
   • undischarged (what does undischarged mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • outstanding bills
   • the amount still owed
   • undischarged debts
   Similar To
   • unpaid (what does unpaid mean?)
4. Meaning
   • distinguished from others in excellence
   Usage Example(s)
   • did outstanding work in human relations
   • an outstanding war record
   Similar To
   • superior (what does superior mean?)