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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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2
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
But none of these storylines was as high stakes or as bleak as Tim’s disintegration, through which the show examined all the ways in which a seemingly upstanding family man with no known history of violence might come to murder his wife and children.
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Tim Ratliff goes from upstanding businessman and dad to raging benzo addict over the course of approximately six days.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
While the list was not official university policy, the message was clear: To be an upstanding Stanford citizen, these lines ought not be crossed.
—Suzanne Nossel, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2025
Our objective is to cultivate a movement that’s capable of persuading as many Americans as possible to support sane, rational, and morally upstanding policy.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 2 Apr. 2025
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Tim Ratliff goes from upstanding businessman and dad to raging benzo addict over the course of approximately six days.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
While the list was not official university policy, the message was clear: To be an upstanding Stanford citizen, these lines ought not be crossed.
—Suzanne Nossel, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2025
Our objective is to cultivate a movement that’s capable of persuading as many Americans as possible to support sane, rational, and morally upstanding policy.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upstanding
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Different views on the topic Some readers challenge the emphasis on political decorum, arguing that respect must be earned through honorable conduct rather than election victories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Or that America's founding principles are honorable and created a superpower that leads the world.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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If your small space is flanked by strong vertical fences or walls, the easiest solution is to cover the surface with plants.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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While some programs featuring influencers and vertical excerpts of TV shows and movies are covered by union agreements, other projects don’t have those protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Be honest about systems that are no longer serving their purpose.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The production noted how the work has continued to resonate with readers over the past decade, for its honest depiction of trauma recovery and the power of self-empowerment and love.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Iran boasts a large standing force but also relies on proxies and undercover operations that have been severely disabled in recent months by U.S. and Israeli actions.—
Christopher Bodeen,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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His absence doesn’t make for a total 180 reversal; Haim’s other major standing collaborator, Rostam Batmanglij, is still on board co-producing with Danielle, so there are still points of sonic continuity.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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Managers are the ethical gatekeepers responsible for monitoring outputs and ensuring alignment with company values.—
Dr. Timothy J. Giardino,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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In the plot, Sister Cecilia, the main character played by Elba Escobar, undertakes an ethical journey after a girl dies in her arms as a result of being brutally assaulted.—
Maité Hernández-Lorenzo Artburst Miami,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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In the etching, the nun can be seen seated with her legs open while the three clergymen hold up their robes, revealing their erect penises.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Cut plants back to the ground after flowering to avoid unwanted re-seeding. Name: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Size: 3-6 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide Zones: 4-8 Swamp Milkweed The large clusters of pink or rose-purple flowers appear in summer at the tops of tall, erect stems.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Similarly, other open-wheel drivers like Montoya have been very respectable but not remarkable.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Walker’s pass rush grade of 65.5 ranked a respectable 53rd and his run defense grade of 67.7 was 82nd.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The cultivar is versatile to boot: It can be grown as a medium-sized upright shrub or trained as a climber.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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An Upright Option Photograph: Dyson Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra $500 $418 (16% off) Amazon (Extra) $500 Dyson Love a classic upright vacuum?—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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“Upstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upstanding. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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