stand out
to be easy to see or notice because of being different
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To be, or to become obvious or noticeable
jump out at
if something jumps out at you, you notice it immediately
leap out at
to be immediately obvious to someone, or to immediately get their attention
stick out
to be easy to notice or remember because of being unusual or different
stare someone in the face
if something is staring you in the face, it should be obvious to you
stand out in a crowd
to be very different and easy to notice
get noticed
to get attention from other people
leap off the page
to be immediately obvious, or to immediately get your attention
shine through
if a good feeling or quality shines through, it is very noticeable
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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