outstanding

adjective

1. 1

   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

2. 2

   of major significance or importance

   a great work of art

   Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey

3. 3

   owed as a debt

   outstanding bills

   the amount still owed

4. 4

   distinguished from others in excellence

   did outstanding work in human relations

   an outstanding war record