outstanding instance

[/aʊtˈstændɪŋ ˈɪnstəns/]
noun phrasepl: outstanding instances
caso notável; exemplo destacado; instância excepcional
1. A particularly notable, remarkable, or exceptional example or occurrence of something
The company's response to the crisis was an outstanding instance of crisis management.
A resposta da empresa à crise foi um caso notável de gestão de crise.
2. A specific, illustrative example that stands out due to its excellence or importance
That performance was an outstanding instance of classical music interpretation.
Aquela apresentação foi um exemplo destacado de interpretação de música clássica.
3. A situation or event that is exceptionally good and worthy of attention or recognition
The student's thesis represents an outstanding instance of original research.
A tese do aluno representa uma instância excepcional de pesquisa original.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian professional, academic, and formal contexts. In the USA, it often appears in business reports, educational evaluations, and legal documents. In Brazil, it is frequently used in academic writing and formal communications, though 'caso notável' or 'exemplo destacado' are more natural in everyday Portuguese speech.
NYC Slang
sick example; dope case; standout situation
Synonyms / Sinônimos
remarkable examplenotable caseexceptional occurrencedistinguished instanceexemplary case
Antonyms / Antônimos
mediocre exampleordinary instancecommon occurrenceunremarkable case

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caso notável; exemplo destacado
Most commonly used translation in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
caso de destaque; instância excepcional
Slightly more informal usage common in spoken Portuguese
São Paulo
exemplo excepcional; caso de excelência
More business and formal academic context usage
Portugal
caso notável; instância excecional
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese but with different spelling conventions (excecional vs excepcional)

Related Words

instanceoutstandingexamplecaseprecedentoccurrence

Related Idioms & Phrases

a prime example of
a shining example of
par excellence
a textbook case of
stand out from the crowd
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