UPSTANDING Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

upstanding

adjective

ˌəp-ˈstan-diŋ

Definition of upstanding

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 In its archetypal form, the seduction plot features a sybaritic aristocrat who attempts to debauch an upstanding daughter of the bourgeoisie. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 The series follows an upstanding family man who spirals into a life of crime after killing someone in a bicycle accident, driven by the noble but futile goal of never hurting anyone ever again. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 May 2026 Adams said Stair is an upstanding citizen who built his company from nothing nearly 20 years ago. — John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 27 Apr. 2026 To truly even the playing field, upstanding attorneys should support cracking down on fraud and profiteering — and ending the exploitation of our most vulnerable. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upstanding

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Adjective

Ingrid is an honorable and moral friend who facilitates her death while staying in a neighboring room.

— Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
Olson received a tactical operations support award from the sheriff’s department in 2023 and was scheduled to receive a five-year honorable service award this month.

— David Chiu, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of honorable

Adjective

And the honest inventory is longer than most executives think.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
His honest songwriting — and lack of fear around making a song sound a little darker or more dangerous than what we’re used to hearing on country radio — is what sets him apart.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of honest

Adjective

Broadway producers traditionally gauge audience reaction by warm applause at the end of Act 1 or a standing ovation during curtain call.

— William Earl, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
The home was built with energy-efficient insulated panels, Hardie Board siding, a standing-seam metal roof, and impact-resistant windows and doors.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of standing

Adjective

The five-parter from Tiger King co-director Eric Goode features reptile dealers with a fondness for creepy crawlies and a loose connection to ethical and legal mores.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
This is true except when leaders fail to provide the ethical and mental guidance needed to operate it.

— Olatunde Badmus, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of ethical

Adjective

Black bears have a broad skull, small eyes, erect ears, thick fur, and a short tail.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 July 2026
Friday so that work crews can deliver and erect bridge beams, according to the Florida Department of Transportation and the city of Miami.

— Howard Cohen July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of erect

Adjective

Reese, by the way, finished Monday's loss to the Aces with respectable numbers.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Welbeck led the way in masking that blow, as Brighton ended up with a respectable total of 52 league goals last season — 10th-best in the division.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of respectable

Adjective

Does a tree in your yard have stems growing upright at the base or elsewhere on its trunk?

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Experts say that the sculpture is stylistically hybrid, with an upright stance and long hair that were current in the 6th century BCE and a treatment of the face and hands that reflects trends in the first half of the 5th century BCE.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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