distinguished from others in excellence; did outstanding work in human relations; an outstanding war record'

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; 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 striking resemblance between parent and child

[ Syn: prominent , salient , spectacular , striking ]

owed as a debt; outstanding bills; the amount still owed; undischarged debts

[ Syn: owing , undischarged ]

of major significance or importance; a great work of art; Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey

[ Syn: great ]