stand out

verb

To persist in opposition or resistance (against something); to refuse to comply (with someone).
“Indeed he had no notion that Madame de Seidlits, or her daughter, had a serious intention of standing out against a match which he thought so advantageous to both.”
To be obvious or conspicuous, in contrast to the surroundings.
“Tourist guides often carry umbrellas so that they stand out in a crowd.”
“The path led straight across the clearing into another forest, lying upon the verge of which I saw a bit of white. It appeared to stand out in marked contrast and incongruity to all its surroundings, and when I stopped to examine it, I found that it was a small strip of muslin—part of the hem of a garment.”
To be extraordinary and different or to have features and qualities which make someone or something special.
“She stood out from the other candidates and was offered the job.”
“The Scottish midfielder had an impressive game for Villa and his passing and vision stood out throughout.”
To sail in a direction away from shore.
“One morning in the early grey of the dawn we stood out to sea to troll for mackerel.”
“The next day the breeze freshened and the Ibis duly stood out to sea.”