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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
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
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
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Comedian Seth Meyers at The Midland Theatre Longtime stand-up comedian and late-night television host Seth Meyers is performing two shows in Kansas City this weekend.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 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
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
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
Comedian Seth Meyers at The Midland Theatre Longtime stand-up comedian and late-night television host Seth Meyers is performing two shows in Kansas City this weekend.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 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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Spread over six levels, it was billed as the world’s first vertical amusement park.—
Andy Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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Maximize space by using vertical solutions.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each destroyer is equipped with two SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters that can fly out to ships that might be potentially approaching the blockade line and can provide visual identification of the approaching ship.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The impact sent a baby’s car seat flying.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
15 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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