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outstanding in English:

1. very good


It is a very good book.

English word "outstanding"(very good) occurs in sets:

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2. stand


Stand up!
When I was a kid, touching bugs didn't bother me a bit. Now I can hardly stand looking at pictures of them.
I think we’ll have to find out where the marketing department stands on this particular issue, before we make any more decisions.
The defendant was about to stand trial when he grabbed the deputy's gun and shot the judge.
I sometimes wish I could live a quiet retired sort of life but I doubt I could stand it for more than a few days.
You worry about yourself. If you put your back out and can't stand we'll go home without you!
That was another impressive fall-flat-on-your-face ... Hey, you alright, Sophie? Can you stand?
Someday someone will stand on the Martian landscape and take a picture of Earth in the night sky.
A customer is having his shoes shined on a slapped-together stand.
It was good to feel like one of the group, because my blond hair and 185 cm height already made me stand out.
The ice cream vendor is waiting on customers at his outdoor stand.
Advantaging myself over the competition is the only way I can ensure my evaporated yogurt water stand will be here tomorrow.
Could you tell me how to refer to the podium for an awards ceremony? The "winner's stand"?
If you paint it yellow, you'll kill two birds with one stone: it'll stand out, and you'll save money because you can use paint you already have.
Two books stand out among the dozens recently published on the Royal Family.

English word "outstanding"(stand) occurs in sets:

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3. a lot better than the others



English word "outstanding"(a lot better than the others) occurs in sets:

Synonyms for the adjective "good"
Synonyms for the adjective "good"

4. excellent


Excellent reviews.
He answered my questions by the exercise of his excellent memory.
When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.
In short some guns have excellent security systems to prevent accidental firing (e.g. when dropped), others don't.
The disadvantage of excellent insulation is that it quickly leads to overheating.
He handled things wonderfully, playing it by ear the whole way. I have to say he did an excellent job.
One problem is how the enterprises arrange posts for excellent female students, but another important point is whether the educational industry can grow and supply creative students needed for Japan's future.
Yes, that would be excellent. How much does it cost?
Everyone had a very enjoyable time and the food was excellent
This shop sells excellent souvenirs. You should try it.
Employee performance appraisals with overall ratings of "excellent" can result in rewards, such as higher pay, promotions or other forms of recognition.
When you taste it, you will find all this food excellent and very nourishing.
With both song and dance, the performers put on an excellent show.
Application to his studies brought him excellent results in the final examination.
Can you say how employees may be recognized for excellent performance?

English word "outstanding"(excellent) occurs in sets:

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