1
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
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Murphy found early success in stand-up comedy, performing at major venues including Madison Square Garden.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
The distinction, as Green told The Athletic earlier this week, involves which guys stand up at crunch time – the postseason, of course, being the crunchiest of crunch time – and which guys don’t.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Iglesias has been performing stand-up comedy since 1997, according to the bio on his website, performing on countless stages, including Madison Square Garden and The Sydney Opera House in Australia.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Murphy received the American Film Institute’s highest honor — a fitting capstone for a career that began with early stand-up success, including performing at major venues like Madison Square Garden.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Murphy found early success in stand-up comedy, performing at major venues including Madison Square Garden.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
The bipartisan Joint Budget Committee set aside $500,000 to stand up a working group to lead the effort in the coming months, the details of which are still being sorted out.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
The distinction, as Green told The Athletic earlier this week, involves which guys stand up at crunch time – the postseason, of course, being the crunchiest of crunch time – and which guys don’t.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
Damon has continued to make audiences laugh, whether through stand-up comedy or on shows like My Wife and Kids.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Iglesias has been performing stand-up comedy since 1997, according to the bio on his website, performing on countless stages, including Madison Square Garden and The Sydney Opera House in Australia.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-up
Adjective
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After receiving an honorable discharge in 1972, Nolte returned to Raytown to begin a career as an electrician.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Why did the Pentagon, for no plausible reason other than animus, expel trans service members after years of honorable service?—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There’s also vertical space to consider, using a trellis or tall planter system.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2026
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The region’s vertical structure is a key factor in promoting transparency and traceability.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For so long this season, Arsenal were flying high at the summit of the division and looked destined to end their 22-year wait for the title.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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There are flying cars held at bay by the power of telekenesis and Park teleporting, as the crew clumsily accept their new ‘hero’ roles and attempt to take on the villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My brain was split every day of shooting between the exacting work of bunraku puppetry and the looseness of the playful improv.—
Emma Forgione,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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But improv is also a community.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With the intuitive Moon in your sign, your 1st House of Perception asks for honest self-expression without overthinking.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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More astute attention to character development, and more honest portrayals of how most of us really live.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Downey said, teasing the crowd that gave him a standing ovation during his entrance.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Calgary fans gave him a standing ovation during a play stoppage in the middle of the first period.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These Warby Parker Franny Eyeglasses are lightweight and comfortable enough for extended wear, with a classic shape that works for both travel days and everyday use.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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The couple immigrated from Thailand long ago and worked hard to save that money over three decades.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But what begins as a makeover soon spirals into a sharp social media satire about image, app culture, and the cost of becoming someone else.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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In an environment where public discourse is increasingly siloed and policed, South Park has leaned into the power and responsibility of satire.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Stand-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-up. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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