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Outstanding: meaning and example

adjective · In the sense illustrated below

Exceptionally good in a particular respect.

Example sentence

“The team gave outstanding support during the move.”

An illustrative sentence written for Ikigain.

Putting it into words

In a compliment

“Your outstanding preparation made the event run smoothly.”

This example illustrates a positive sense or context. The same word can have other meanings; choose it for what you actually want to say.

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