1
as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
an honest and upright people
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2
as in honest
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
informing the clerk that he had just given me back too much in change was the only upright thing to do
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3
as in vertical
rising straight up
only one pillar of the ruined temple remained upright
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Recent Examples of upright
The main benefits of alternating the mowing direction are:
The grass will consistently grow upright and stand more upright after mowing.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
Ensure ties are loose enough to avoid damaging the stem but secure enough to keep the plant upright as it becomes established.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
Columnar varieties like those in the Pillar® Series are perfect for deck containers, with a narrow upright habit, long bloom period, and excellent heat tolerance.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Savaged by critics for the portrait, Sargent famously repainted the strap in the upright position—but the damage was done.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
Ensure ties are loose enough to avoid damaging the stem but secure enough to keep the plant upright as it becomes established.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
Columnar varieties like those in the Pillar® Series are perfect for deck containers, with a narrow upright habit, long bloom period, and excellent heat tolerance.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Savaged by critics for the portrait, Sargent famously repainted the strap in the upright position—but the damage was done.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upright
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After his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Quang enjoyed a successful pharmaceutical sales stint as a top producer for Astra/Merck and then Genentech.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Instead, most of Bernadette’s assumptions — that working the border is an honorable act, or that a federal position will imbue her with more authority, or that all Native people will have the same opinions and the same goals — are upended over the course of the season.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Comforting touch should be honest and clear – not ambiguous, not tentative and never assumed.—
Brian N. Chin,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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Log in Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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Shop pretty and practical options to help your vegetable plants, various herbs, and seasonal blooms flourish, including ceramic pots, stackable vertical planters, and rustic whiskey barrel pots.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 May 2025
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With a flattering mix of horizontal and vertical lines, this maxi brings just enough visual interest to feel elevated.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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Ever-committed to ethical leadership, sustainable growth, and responsible business practices, Mr. Jitjanuruk imparts these goals on the next generation of financial leaders and the modern fintech industry.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The controversial transfer has sparked a political furor, with both Democrats and Republicans opposing the luxury jet on ethical grounds.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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The ensemble pic led by Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan fell a respectable 55 percent from its opening weekend, compared to an average decline of 57 percent for a title in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2025
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These are respectable numbers for a half-ton pickup.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Apr. 2025
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Later, Lawrence received a standing ovation following the screening of Ramsay’s film, which is based on author Ariana Harwicz’s 2017 book of the same name.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
18 May 2025
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You're supposed to get in a standing van so your dress didn't wrinkle.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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While the formula played nice with the sensitive skin on our tester’s hairline, its toning effects only lasted a few days.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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But anyone hoping to hit the open road needs to know one thing: some drivers just aren't very nice, especially in certain states.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2025
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Sidelining people who voiced those views aroused righteous wrath.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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Sometimes the truth of what’s behind a job reveals itself and the runner chooses the righteous path.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Upright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upright. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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