Mediocrity and Standout

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Mediocrity noun - Ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding.

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Standout is an antonym for mediocrity.

Nearby Word: mediocre

Standout noun - A person who is widely known and usually much talked about.

Usage example: several standouts from showbiz were at the gala

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Mediocrity is an antonym for standout.

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Standout and Mediocrity. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/mediocrity/standout

Mediocrity & Standout. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/mediocrity/standout>.

Standout or Mediocrity. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/mediocrity/standout.

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