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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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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
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
Bruce is a recurring character and one of very few real-life names in the fictional series about the struggles of female stand-up comedian Midge Maisel in the 1950s and ‘60s.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Stacy Martinet,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Yusuff recommended trying to stand up and move around regularly.
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Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
Writing jokes for stand-up is one of the hardest things a writer can do.
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Chris Rock,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
His stand-up act has been featured on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan and John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show.
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Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
Bruce is a recurring character and one of very few real-life names in the fictional series about the struggles of female stand-up comedian Midge Maisel in the 1950s and ‘60s.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Verb
Legacy broadcasters have stood up dedicated creator studios to develop franchises alongside digital talent, rather than treat them as a line item.
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Stacy Martinet,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Yusuff recommended trying to stand up and move around regularly.
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Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Noun
Dave Chappelle is one of the most influential stand-up comedians in the world.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
Writing jokes for stand-up is one of the hardest things a writer can do.
—
Chris Rock,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-up
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Manliness is a touchy subject these days, but there was a time when honorable combat was respected above the mere running of one’s mouth.
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And Florida passed only because one player made the honorable decision.
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In October 2025 Anthropic launched Claude for Life Sciences, the first time that the company released a product for a specific vertical market.
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According to reporting by Defence Blog, the V-BAT, officially designated the MQ-35A by the US military, is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone designed to operate from ships, expeditionary bases, and other locations where conventional aircraft would struggle to launch or recover.
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Those who rely on custom mobility devices still have to fly commercial or find another way to get to the games, and risk damage to their wheelchairs in the process.
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Last year, Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets (Sunny and Gizmo) were about a month older during the fireworks show and had already grown enough feathers to fly away from the nest.
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And Second City has employed limited improv and used audience suggestions as part of its core aesthetic.
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But play works more like improv.
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September 23 – October 22 Where can balance invite honest progress?
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Let’s be honest, flip-flops aren’t known for their support—but somehow, these under-$20 sandals have racked up hundreds of five-star reviews raving about their comfort.
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Audience members then gave the star a standing ovation.
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The Alamo Trust, a nonprofit that manages the restoration site, announced a $700 million renovation project to preserve the standing original buildings of the Alamo — the Alamo Church and the Long Barrack — and the battleground.
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With curved teardrop shapes, floral accents, and leaf motifs, its design works especially well for the spring and summer seasons, though its abstract, ornamental pattern can be displayed during cooler months as well.
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Bowie worked as a driver at Interfaith Medical Center.
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Returning to the director’s chair 11 years after drug-cartel drama 600 Miles, Gabriel Ripstein keeps things zipping along in an entertaining satire which, once again, highlights the rottenness at international football’s core.
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Born in 1942 in California, the actor's acting career began in high school on a variety show satire of Gunsmoke, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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“Stand-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-up. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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