1
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
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.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Skip forward to the 1960s, when an upstanding Canadian gentleman by the name of Gerald Bull dials it up to 11 with Project HARP (High Altitude Research Project).
—New Atlas, 22 Nov. 2025
One of their early goals was to build a gym with the idea of transforming the traditional gymnasium into a space for developing upstanding young men.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Nov. 2025
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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.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Skip forward to the 1960s, when an upstanding Canadian gentleman by the name of Gerald Bull dials it up to 11 with Project HARP (High Altitude Research Project).
—New Atlas, 22 Nov. 2025
One of their early goals was to build a gym with the idea of transforming the traditional gymnasium into a space for developing upstanding young men.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upstanding
Adjective
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These qualities are not always rewarded in the marketplace but are important for honorable living.—
John T. Shaw,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
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These are all honorable qualities that coexist in the dynamics of many families.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Bungee jumping uses elastic rubber cords that create a vertical, bouncing effect, whereas rope jumping uses low-stretch climbing ropes that convert the fall into a horizontal, pendulum swing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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This look tag-teams vertical ribbons of strawberry milk with bold candy apple red for a look that's nothing short of delectable.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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In this Water sign, the taskmaster will expose emotional or spiritual fatigue, which asks us to build something honest and enduring rather than idealized and faulty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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That was just such a beautiful, honest scene and such incredible performances.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
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At that moment, the Duke of Sussex, 41, interrupted Colbert’s speech and popped up behind the host — sending the audience into cheers and a standing ovation.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
4 Dec. 2025
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This is a wine-glass shaped hemisphere of quartz that resonates, producing a standing wave oscillation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Dec. 2025
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Doudna, who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020 with Emmanuelle Charpentier for this pioneering work, has been a prominent voice not only for its vast potential but also for its responsible and ethical use.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Some workplace experts argue that with more businesses adopting AI tools, soft skills such as empathy, critical thinking and ethical decision-making are worth cultivating to help employees become indispensable.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Blackberry types include trailing, erect and semi-erect.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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The chickens stomp with swift feet like an Irish step dancer, keeping their tails erect and wings drooped.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His respectable rookie numbers may have signaled an upward trajectory, but the fifth-year tight end failed to record more than five catches in a season again until his return to Miami.—
Tyler Carmona
June 10,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Their unsightly displays on special teams and anemic offensive output left them with little to hang their hat on, especially since their respectable goals-against numbers often came at the expense of their attack.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Then, at dusk later that night, the two sisters both saw a dark upright figure on the beach at Whitefish Lighthouse near a large pile of driftwood by the shore.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Use this stainless steel utensil set by Dusen Dusen to serve your guests, then stand them upright on the dining table or buffet for an element of visual intrigue.—
Mina Dragani,
Architectural Digest,
8 June 2026
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“Upstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upstanding. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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