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
In the spirit of holiday giving, the team invites their community to nominate and vote for upstanding charitable organizations that support mothers.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The scene is played for comedy, of course, as well as an opportunity to demonstrate that the upstanding Rick is still capable of succumbing to an ethical lapse.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
But perhaps the better question is, how did a qualified, competent, upstanding candidate like Vice President Kamala Harris lose to such a vile person as Donald Trump?
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
The trade laws are portrayed as necessary for protecting upstanding U.S. companies and their workers from predatory practices of foreign producers hell bent on driving down prices and driving American firms out of business.
—Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The scene is played for comedy, of course, as well as an opportunity to demonstrate that the upstanding Rick is still capable of succumbing to an ethical lapse.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
But perhaps the better question is, how did a qualified, competent, upstanding candidate like Vice President Kamala Harris lose to such a vile person as Donald Trump?
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
The trade laws are portrayed as necessary for protecting upstanding U.S. companies and their workers from predatory practices of foreign producers hell bent on driving down prices and driving American firms out of business.
—Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upstanding
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Their legacy and honorable service to our Nation will forever remain.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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This only further confirmed to me that Justin and Wayfarer are exceedingly honorable and highly ethical.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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While each system may look a little different—Cadillac and Buick have wide, curved screens while Chevrolet’s screens have dual components and GMCs are vertical—all have essentially the same great function.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
6 Feb. 2025
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As photographed by Austin Shelton, the widescreen images — and even the vertical TikTok videos braided alongside — convey a hopeful vision of their future, more fresh start than elegy.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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It really hasn’t been discussed to be honest with you.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
30 Jan. 2025
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Items With Price Tags Once again: be honest with yourself.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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Emotional moments follow, including a performance that earned a standing ovation from the judges.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Republicans gave a standing ovation in the chamber when Vice President Harris, who lost the election, announced Trump’s official victory.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
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With risks, investments, and ethical considerations to weigh, the right questions can determine the success of AI initiatives.—
Julie Petit,
WWD,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Aritzia Cashmere Hood is made from jersey-knit, 100 percent Grade A cashmere verified for ethical sustainability by The Good Cashmere Standard.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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The visual field of each print is almost entirely taken up by spread legs, muscled bellies, erect or semi-erect penises, yielding buttocks, and hands in motion.—
Richard Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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But what makes coyotes distinct is their bushy, black-tip tails, erect ears and yellow eyes.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2025
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One serving is approximately 31 crackers, a respectable amount, and there are about five servings total.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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Hill ran a respectable 6.70 seconds—his first track appearance in nearly a decade.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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Using the precision wand, hold the brush upright to define the lips and point it down to fill them in.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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Plant the onion seedlings approximately ½ inch deep so that the forming bulbs and roots are barely covered with soil, and lightly tamp down the soil to keep the onion seedlings upright.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Upstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upstanding. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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