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
Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
At his core, not much has changed for Heagerty, who now entertains people through his stand-up comedy, online comedy videos and work as an actor.
—Colleen Bidwill, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
The lawyer stood up and said the press conference would end after one more question.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
There’s also a cabaret, the Starlite Club, which hosts stand-up comedians, lectures or live music for dancing, or the after-hours Jade Night Club for dancing, drinks, and karaoke.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The duo will develop film, series and unscripted projects for the streamer, and Gillis will add two new Netflix stand-up comedy specials.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
At his core, not much has changed for Heagerty, who now entertains people through his stand-up comedy, online comedy videos and work as an actor.
—Colleen Bidwill, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Your willingness to stand up for your ultimate vision can lead to far greater fulfillment now and down the road.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
The lawyer stood up and said the press conference would end after one more question.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
Before transitioning to film, Victor worked as a stand-up comedian and actor.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
There’s also a cabaret, the Starlite Club, which hosts stand-up comedians, lectures or live music for dancing, or the after-hours Jade Night Club for dancing, drinks, and karaoke.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-up
Adjective
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Kramer and Fauci—their honorable disagreements, their curiosity about each other’s worldview, their good-faith debate—were the real show, all along.—
Talya Zax,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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Resignation is the only honorable thing to do.—
Kirsten John Foy,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These boats have the vertical launch system (VLS), which could be used to fire new high-speed anti-ship missiles displayed at China’s Victory Day parade in Beijing last fall.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Thus, the robot can adapt to new situations without losing key properties of the movement, such as keeping a bottle vertical so as not to spill the contents, as per the press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Eco effort La Sultana Oualidia’s planet-friendly approach prioritizes a dynamic impact on its local environment without ever feeling showy, and many of their most meaningful initiatives may fly under the radar even for guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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City facilities were lit in blue and red overnight, the city's flag will fly at half-staff all day and three wreaths will be on display at City Hall for 24 hours.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And some of it is fictional improv.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement Dating also needs some improv.—
Sonya Gurwitt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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An honest basketball coach without a real playbook.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Clear, calm boundaries and honest talks can protect your peace while keeping family bonds strong.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In 1999, at the Oscars, Elia Kazan was given a lifetime achievement award, and Amy and her husband, Ed Harris, did not stand, did not applaud during the standing ovation.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tickets for the fashion show start at $125 for standing room.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Poland is already working with Ukraine on drone technology in joint military training programs and manufacturing projects.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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This partnership, which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner, works well on a few levels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With a top-notch cast and slick production design, Churchill’s clever concoction of speculative fiction, corporate satire and family drama remains sharp and timely.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Deano follows a mischievous 8-year-old boy with a heart of gold, blending a modern family’s chaos with biting satire.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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