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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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 homeowner was concerned about cracks that had appeared in some 10-foot tall 6×6 vertical wood deck posts.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
This is accompanied by vertical matrix taillights with 708 red LED particles and headlights with 228 LED beads per group.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of vertical

Adjective

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Home and ambition may need a more honest handoff.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Effective communication should be honest, consistent, and rooted in core values, acknowledging that many boycotts occur invisibly through personal networks, not just public channels.

— Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of honest

Adjective

Zack Fox has leaned into a similar instinct with his own gathering-style events, treating a show less as a transaction and more as a standing invitation to a recurring crowd.

— Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Rick Moranis received a standing ovation Friday at San Diego Comic-Con, where the long-dormant actor was part of a panel promoting the upcoming Spaceballs sequel.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026

Definition of standing

Adjective

The article raises ethical questions about AI's role in detecting abuse or self-harm, age appropriateness, and its long-term impact on family dynamics, potentially becoming a generational mental health advisor.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Organizers say the exhibition will explore the relationship between artistic achievement and ethical accountability, rather than presenting a traditional narrative of downfall and redemption.

— Robert Lang, Deadline, 31 July 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

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For a standard Republican candidate, a hypothetical best-case scenario is a respectable loss in November.

— Dain Fitzgerald, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
While all respectable in their own right, there are additional haunts along and beyond the Front Range still serving cold ones today — and some are said to be just that, haunted.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026

Definition of respectable

Adjective

Rest well on the go with the FlyHugz neck pillow, which has 360-degree customizable support that keeps your head upright, reducing neck strain and stiffness.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
He isn’t supposed to see the field until at least next season, if the Rams can keep Stafford upright.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of upright

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