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as in honorable
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
a real stand-up guy, he's willing to raise the child—by himself if necessary
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2
as in vertical
rising straight up
a puppy with stand-up ears
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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
a hypothesis that won't stand up to close analysis
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as in improv
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Recent Examples of stand-up
Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2023
Rodgers said that Hawk suggested McAfee as an emergency fill-in for a golf tournament team, and McAfee agreed to do it even while in the midst of a stand-up comedy tour.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2023
Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Comedian Jim Gaffigan dishes on his upcoming Bourbon & Beyond set, future Kentucky shows
According to Pollard, the four Louisville shows will also be made into a stand-up special.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
Cromwell said the fight started with spectators arguing over someone standing up and blocking the view of the game for other fans.
—Ed Lavandera, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Sandler did his first stand-up at 17 at an open mic in Boston.
—Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2023
Rodgers said that Hawk suggested McAfee as an emergency fill-in for a golf tournament team, and McAfee agreed to do it even while in the midst of a stand-up comedy tour.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2023
Verb
The last time a stand-up special won was in 2020, when Chappelle’s Sticks & Stones took the honor.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Comedian Jim Gaffigan dishes on his upcoming Bourbon & Beyond set, future Kentucky shows
According to Pollard, the four Louisville shows will also be made into a stand-up special.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
And Trump should not be surprised when millions of Americans stand up to his authoritarianism and his greed.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
Cromwell said the fight started with spectators arguing over someone standing up and blocking the view of the game for other fans.
—Ed Lavandera, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-up
Adjective
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This person has brought shame and disgrace to the badge and to an honorable profession.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The honorable profession of arms is not built on Rambo politics.—
Loree Sutton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This modular setup served as a bridge solution for the Type 125 class, which currently lacks a vertical launch system.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Standing out is a spacious living room wrapped in vertical fir siding, plus a dining area that connects to a minimalist kitchen upgraded with newer stainless steel appliances.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 2023 Texas Rangers lost here on the final day of the regular season, which forced them to fly across the country and start the playoffs on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Following a medical evaluation, Alaska Airlines said its crew was cleared to fly, and the aircraft continued on after a 90-minute delay.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However organized Smith’s images might appear to be in their composition and symmetry, spontaneity was essential and his work was very much like improv, his wife said.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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During a recent appearance on Vulture’s Good One podcast, the standup recalled prepping for the rigorous audition process for a year while doing improv and working day jobs in Chicago.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Let’s be honest—doing things alone can feel awkward at first.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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To be honest, the whole setup sounds exhausting.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The standing ovation for Sullivan’s save mattered.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Oct. 2025
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Farrell, who is retiring after 13 seasons, entered Saturday’s game as a 71st-minute substitute to a standing ovation.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The organization has a partnership with the nonprofit Allbritton Journalism Institute, which sponsors a multi-year class of 20 fellows who work closely with professional journalists in the newsroom.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Now working for United Airlines as an avionics technician at Newark Liberty International Airport, repairing plane engines and electrical systems, the 25-year-old has already doubled her investment in the program and makes over six-figures.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The late-night sketch show — which began late tonight due to college football — eschewed its typical political satire for a Domingo reunion during its Cold Open, featuring a reprisal by Marcello Hernandez and Carpenter.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
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The satire debuted to strong reviews at its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and maintained momentum to land its star Nicolas Cage a Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a motion picture comedy or musical.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Stand-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-up. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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