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(adj) striking, prominent, spectacular, salient
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
(adj) great
of major significance or importance
a great work of art; Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey
(adj) owing, undischarged
owed as a debt
outstanding bills; the amount still owed; undischarged debts