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as in honorable
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
a real stand-up guy, he's willing to raise the child—by himself if necessary
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2
as in vertical
rising straight up
a puppy with stand-up ears
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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
a hypothesis that won't stand up to close analysis
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as in improv
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Recent Examples of stand-up
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
Bruce is a recurring character and one of very few real-life names in the fictional series about the struggles of female stand-up comedian Midge Maisel in the 1950s and ‘60s.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Stacy Martinet,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Yusuff recommended trying to stand up and move around regularly.
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Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
Writing jokes for stand-up is one of the hardest things a writer can do.
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Chris Rock,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
His stand-up act has been featured on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan and John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show.
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Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
Bruce is a recurring character and one of very few real-life names in the fictional series about the struggles of female stand-up comedian Midge Maisel in the 1950s and ‘60s.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Verb
Legacy broadcasters have stood up dedicated creator studios to develop franchises alongside digital talent, rather than treat them as a line item.
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Stacy Martinet,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Yusuff recommended trying to stand up and move around regularly.
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Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Noun
Dave Chappelle is one of the most influential stand-up comedians in the world.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
Writing jokes for stand-up is one of the hardest things a writer can do.
—
Chris Rock,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-up
Adjective
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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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Thanks to this vertical ecosystem, stretching from the Apple Watch through iPhone and iPad to the Mac, Apple’s retail pricing has more flexibility than a traditional smartphone manufacturer.
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Bradley Barcola provides a vertical threat with his speed while Olise is the creator that knits everything together.
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Those who rely on custom mobility devices still have to fly commercial or find another way to get to the games, and risk damage to their wheelchairs in the process.
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Last year, Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets (Sunny and Gizmo) were about a month older during the fireworks show and had already grown enough feathers to fly away from the nest.
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And Second City has employed limited improv and used audience suggestions as part of its core aesthetic.
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But play works more like improv.
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
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In an April assessment, Control Risks already treated it as a standing planning assumption, which reprices redundancy, war-risk insurance and evacuation planning rather than compliance programmes.
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Audience members then gave the star a standing ovation.
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She has also been spotted working as a substitute anchor for various personnel, particularly on weekends.
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
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Beneath its gleeful barrage of kink, karaoke, and absurdist comedy lies a sharp satire of exclusion, identity, and liberation within contemporary Queer culture.
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After the White House initially defended the post as satire, the video in question was deleted after a backlash including from some Republicans.
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“Stand-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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