outstanding

outstanding
adj
1. prominent, conspicuous, unmistakable, noticeable, salient, bold, in bold or high or strong relief, in relief, in the foreground, pronounced, Sl. sticking or hanging out; striking, impressive, memorable, unforgettable, never to be forgotten, Sl. stunning; eminent, notable, noteworthy, celebrated, famed, famous, renowned; remarkable, extraordinary, out of the ordinary, signal, marked, of mark.
2. excellent, great, superb, splendid, terrific, Sl. terif, sensational, marvelous, Sl. marvy, Sl. out-of-this-world, smashing, superfine, superexcellent, Sl. super, Inf. super-duper, Australian. bonzer; first-class, superior, standout, exceptional, cut or stroke above, Inf. A-l or A-one or A-number-one, Sl. bang-up, Brit. Sl. bang-on, Brit. Sl. spot-on; rare, special, distinguished, choice, of choice.
3.(all of debts, financial obligations, etc.) unpaid, unsettled, undissolved, owed, in arrears; surviving, remaining, owing, uncollected, ungathered; due, mature, receivable, payable.
4. standing out, projecting, jutting, extruding, protrusive, protuberant; overhanging, beetle.

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