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outstanding
adjective
Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
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adjective
Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
“An outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom”
adjective
Of major significance or importance
“A great work of art”
adjective
Owed as a debt
“Outstanding bills”
adjective
Distinguished from others in excellence
“Did outstanding work in human relations”
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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 traits
A spectacular rise in prices
A striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
A great work of art
Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th century
Outstanding bills
Undischarged debts
The amount still outstanding
Did outstanding work in human relations
An outstanding war record
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