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 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 Clearly, Dunk is one of the most morally upstanding knights in Westeros (to the point of being somewhat naive), and would surely prove a solid role model for the little prince. — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upstanding

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This symbolism reflected values found in many early Germanic and Anglo-Saxon societies, where generosity and the distribution of wealth were marks of honorable leadership.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Magdalen even marries an honorable man, a sea captain named Kirke.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Definition of honorable

Adjective

The top quarterbacks in college football, especially in a play-action vertical offense, are typically sitting around 10 yards on average target depth.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
The system integrates a vertical-axis wind turbine with a solar arch mounted above it.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of vertical

Adjective

Choose one practical repair, one honest conversation, or one limit that makes home more livable.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
The Odyssey Pirate Scams Strike At Breakneck Speed The speed at which such threats emerged is hardly eyebrow-raising to be honest, after all the hype around The Odyssey had been building for quite a while.

— Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of honest

Adjective

After that, Ginn was pulled by manager Mark Kotsay and received a standing ovation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Subsequent after-show additions to her Instagram Story included re-posts of audience member IGs with photos and brief video clips of the Hacks actor taking her bows at curtain to a standing ovation.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026

Definition of standing

Adjective

This project might strike you as dystopian and disturbing, or exciting and encouraging – and its ethical soundness comes down to a few key factors, several experts told CNN.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
This particular iteration showcases Chopard’s signature Lucent steel and ethical rose gold on the giant 44 mm case and integrated bracelet, giving it a distinctive two-tone look.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 July 2026

Definition of ethical

Adjective

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
His head reached no higher on the bear than the middle of that mighty chest as the animal stood erect.

— Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026

Definition of erect

Adjective

The battery can accept up to 100kW of DC charging, which is a respectable figure for a plug-in hybrid and faster than some pure-electric cars can manage.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
That’s a perfectly respectable field, though most of the players are likely unknown to casual sports fans.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of respectable

Adjective

Simonpietri has begun building syringe storage and disposal into her vanity designs, with undercabinet pullouts configured to hold unused syringes upright and another drawer concealing a top-loading sharps-disposal bin.

— Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Thanks to its downstairs location, there's plenty of headroom to stand upright and to move around the bed, which is always a nice bonus in a tiny house.

— Adam Williams July 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

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