Meaning : Distinguished from others in excellence.
Example :
Did outstanding work in human relations.
An outstanding war record.
Meaning : Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention.
Example :
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.
Synonyms : prominent, salient, spectacular, striking
Meaning : Owed as a debt.
Example :
Outstanding bills.
The amount still owed.
Undischarged debts.
Synonyms : owing, undischarged
Meaning : Of major significance or importance.
Example :
A great work of art.
Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey.
Synonyms : great