1
as in honorable
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
a fine, upstanding woman who deserves to be nominated to the state's highest court
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2
as in vertical
rising straight up
not a single wall remained upstanding after the tornado had passed
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Recent Examples of upstanding
Tim Ratliff goes from upstanding businessman and dad to raging benzo addict over the course of approximately six days.
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Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
While the list was not official university policy, the message was clear: To be an upstanding Stanford citizen, these lines ought not be crossed.
—Suzanne Nossel, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2025
Our objective is to cultivate a movement that’s capable of persuading as many Americans as possible to support sane, rational, and morally upstanding policy.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 2 Apr. 2025
Well, if not the show, then at least all the people in it, all the people surrounding it, the fine, upstanding barbers of Charleston, and just the whole culture of reality television.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
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Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
While the list was not official university policy, the message was clear: To be an upstanding Stanford citizen, these lines ought not be crossed.
—Suzanne Nossel, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2025
Our objective is to cultivate a movement that’s capable of persuading as many Americans as possible to support sane, rational, and morally upstanding policy.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 2 Apr. 2025
Well, if not the show, then at least all the people in it, all the people surrounding it, the fine, upstanding barbers of Charleston, and just the whole culture of reality television.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upstanding
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But the film’s pulse-pounding excitement is merely a feint to suggest how the rush for vengeance — no matter how justified — only brings about more killing, dragging down honorable intentions and leaving blood on everyone’s hands.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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Milk was forced to resign from the Navy and receive an other than honorable discharge.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
5 June 2025
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The hard wax formula, combined with a properly sized wick, helps ensure a clean, drip-free burn (as long as the candle stays upright and vertical).—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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His elite athletic testing at the combine — 37-inch vertical, elite shuttle run score — suggests there is more to be mined on that end.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Ananda Lewis’ voice cut through silence like light through mist—bold, unwavering, and luminously honest.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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The people of Maryland deserve an honest conversation — not one driven by fear or false urgency.—
Joanne Frederick,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
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And Hobson's longtime friend Howard Schultz also earned standing ovations from store managers.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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The current standing size of the Germany army is just 181,000.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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Leaders question assumptions, weigh options, and make thoughtful, ethical decisions.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The Australian fashion label endeavors to meet ethical sourcing standards as part of its practices, per the brand’s sustainability statement.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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Plants add stunning texture and shining color to the garden with metallic, lavender-blue bracts surrounding flowers that stand erect on purple stems.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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Carlin said, as soldiers need to guide their horses while keeping erect posture.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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The resulting narrative portrayed the workers as respectable, sober, disciplined homeowners and family men, while the Pinkertons became an external, extralegal threat.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
15 June 2025
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Even turnovers — Game 3 aside — have been a plus, with a very respectable 11.9 percent rate for the series.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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We’re wired to search far and wide for whatever will keep us upright.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Roots pull moisture and nutrients from the soil but also act as an anchor to keep the plants upright.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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“Upstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upstanding. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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