outstanding

outstanding
adjective
1)

an outstanding painter

Syn:
excellent, marvelous, magnificent, superb, fine, wonderful, superlative, exceptional, first-class, first-rate; informal great, terrific, tremendous, super, amazing, fantastic, sensational, fabulous, ace, neat, killer, crack, A1, mean, awesome, bang-up, skookum, out of this world; smashing, brilliant
Ant:
mediocre
2)

the outstanding decorative element in this presentation

Syn:
remarkable, extraordinary, exceptional, striking, eye-catching, arresting, impressive, distinctive, unforgettable, memorable, special, momentous, significant, notable, noteworthy; informal out of this world
See note at noticeable
Ant:
unexceptional
3)

how much work is still outstanding?

Syn:
to be done, undone, unattended to, unfinished, incomplete, remaining, pending, ongoing
Ant:
finished
4)

outstanding debts

Syn:
unpaid, unsettled, owing, past due, owed, to be paid, payable, due, overdue, undischarged, delinquent
Ant:
paid

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