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as in honorable
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
a fine, upstanding woman who deserves to be nominated to the state's highest court
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as in vertical
rising straight up
not a single wall remained upstanding after the tornado had passed
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Recent Examples of upstanding
And the vast majority of the Chicago coyote population consists of upstanding citizen animals.
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Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Skip forward to the 1960s, when an upstanding Canadian gentleman by the name of Gerald Bull dials it up to 11 with Project HARP (High Altitude Research Project).
—New Atlas, 22 Nov. 2025
One of their early goals was to build a gym with the idea of transforming the traditional gymnasium into a space for developing upstanding young men.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Nov. 2025
But today, wearable tech and nano-cameras are putting even upstanding poker players on their guard.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Skip forward to the 1960s, when an upstanding Canadian gentleman by the name of Gerald Bull dials it up to 11 with Project HARP (High Altitude Research Project).
—New Atlas, 22 Nov. 2025
One of their early goals was to build a gym with the idea of transforming the traditional gymnasium into a space for developing upstanding young men.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Nov. 2025
But today, wearable tech and nano-cameras are putting even upstanding poker players on their guard.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upstanding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upstanding
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
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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Iran is reportedly finalizing a joint maritime protocol with Oman to institutionalize coordinated management of tanker traffic through the strait, which could embed Iranian authority over the crucial energy artery into a standing bilateral agreement.—
Anniek Bao,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of film executives, politicians, media personalities and friends gave a standing ovation as Chaz Ebert, wife of beloved Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert, approached the pulpit during his funeral at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Notably, nurses are considered the most honest and ethical professionals by a wide margin, a 2025 Gallup poll showed.—
Michael L. Diamond,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Whispers about sleazy behavior generally do not meet the coverage threshold for traditional newsrooms, which are bound by strict ethical standards.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Both species are annuals that have long, slender leaves and hollow, erect stems.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
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Lily stood erect and silent, waiting for her part in the hunt.—
Delbert L. Chears,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Caligula selected respectable family men of good reputation, who were conspicuous for some physical disability, for a mock fight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday evening, a respectable crowd showed up in the Mojave Tent to pay their respects to the Godfather of Punk, who first played Coachella in a reunion with the Stooges in 2003.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Simply stand upright, shift all of your weight to one leg, then lift your other foot behind you.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Upstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upstanding. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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