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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
To truly even the playing field, upstanding attorneys should support cracking down on fraud and profiteering — and ending the exploitation of our most vulnerable.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
The Methods Used in High-End Clinics A good example of an upstanding Turkish medical establishment is the Asli Tarcan Clinic, which has thousands of positive online reviews.
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Wyles Daniel,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
To reclaim her reputation as an upstanding public official, Kilkelly had to hire two trial law firms and a third to argue the case before the appellate court.
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Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
And the vast majority of the Chicago coyote population consists of upstanding citizen animals.
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Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
The Methods Used in High-End Clinics A good example of an upstanding Turkish medical establishment is the Asli Tarcan Clinic, which has thousands of positive online reviews.
—
Wyles Daniel,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
To reclaim her reputation as an upstanding public official, Kilkelly had to hire two trial law firms and a third to argue the case before the appellate court.
—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
And the vast majority of the Chicago coyote population consists of upstanding citizen animals.
—
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upstanding
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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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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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The whole industry poses significant ethical risks.
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Under his direction, Cathay debuted the Aria Suite—a reimagining of premium travel—alongside the global 'Where Artistry Takes Flight' campaign, where the airline partnered with an ethical AI platform to create an interactive art tool.
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The solitary daisy-like golden yellow flowers emerge from slender, erect stems.
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The chickens stomp with swift feet like an Irish step dancer, keeping their tails erect and wings drooped.
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Last year’s Superman was divisive among the hardcore fandom but grossed a very respectable $619 million worldwide, kicking off the new era of DC Studios under co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran on a promising note.
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Payload is up to a quite respectable Ford Maverick-edging 1,550 lb (703 kg), and towing capacity doubles from initial projections to 2,000 lb (907 kg).
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Maintain even moisture Tree and woodland peonies do better in dappled light, but herbaceous peonies require 6 to 8 hours of full sunlight daily for best flowering and upright growth.
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With a disapproving look, a technician set the cup upright, and the robot immediately returned it to the container.
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“Upstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upstanding. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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