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upstanding members of the community
a fine, upstanding woman who deserves to be nominated to the state's highest court
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The most upstanding American virtue is hard work, but heels celebrate the easy way.
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John Devore, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
The role of Theo was drawn intentionally under the direction of Dr. Bill Cosby, who wanted his young Black TV son to be kind, good-natured, thoughtful, upstanding.
—Sheletta Brundidge, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
Give a round of hearty applause for AGI doing an upstanding act.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Even so, the desire for accountability, for an upstanding game, was consistent with Vincent’s vision.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
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John Devore, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
The role of Theo was drawn intentionally under the direction of Dr. Bill Cosby, who wanted his young Black TV son to be kind, good-natured, thoughtful, upstanding.
—Sheletta Brundidge, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
Give a round of hearty applause for AGI doing an upstanding act.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Even so, the desire for accountability, for an upstanding game, was consistent with Vincent’s vision.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Upstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upstanding. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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upstanding
adjective
up·stand·ing
ˌəp-ˈstan-diŋ 
ˈəp-ˌstan-
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