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stand out
[/stænd aʊt/]
verb (phrasal verb)
destacar-se
1.
to be particularly noticeable or prominent; to be conspicuous or distinguished from others
Her talent really stands out among the other candidates.
Seu talento realmente se destaca entre os outros candidatos.
2.
to be visually distinct or to project outward
The bright red building stands out against the gray cityscape.
O prédio vermelho brilhante se destaca contra a paisagem urbana cinzenta.
3.
to refuse to conform or to remain firm in opposition
He decided to stand out against the pressure to compromise his principles.
Ele decidiu se manter firme contra a pressão de comprometer seus princípios.
NYC Slang
pop off / slay / be fire
Synonyms
stand apart
be conspicuous
be prominent
shine
excel
be distinguished
emerge
Antonyms
blend in
fade away
be inconspicuous
go unnoticed
merge
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
destacar-se
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
se sobressair
alternative, slightly more colloquial
São Paulo
se destacar
most common usage
Portugal
destacar-se
standard usage, also 'sobressair'
Related Idioms & Phrases
stick out like a sore thumb
stand out from the crowd
be a cut above the rest
shine bright
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