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
Bill, up until this point, is an upstanding member of society.
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Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
In the spirit of holiday giving, the team invites their community to nominate and vote for upstanding charitable organizations that support mothers.
—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
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Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
In the spirit of holiday giving, the team invites their community to nominate and vote for upstanding charitable organizations that support mothers.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upstanding
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After his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Quang enjoyed a successful pharmaceutical sales stint as a top producer for Astra/Merck and then Genentech.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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This courageous display helped convince the West that providing Ukraine arms aid was honorable and beneficial.—
Ihor N. Stelmach,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2025
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Among the various drills that players can participate in during the NFL Combine are the 40-yard dash, 20-yard shuttle, 60-yard shuttle, 3-cone drill, vertical jump, broad jump, bench press, and position-specific drills, including passing drills for the quarterbacks.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Installing Garden Structures Garden structures add vertical interest to the garden and maximize the space in a small garden by keeping vines and climbing vegetables from taking over the ground.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Without fair elections, an honest media environment and a credible opposition, voters can’t correct their country’s course at the ballot box, providing competitive authoritarian regimes little incentive to do anything but enrich themselves.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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But to be honest the significant immune support is more than enough to keep me taking it.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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The crowd roared, giving the cast another standing ovation as Bong beamed with pride and took photos on his phone.—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Jackets killed both penalties to get out of the second period with a one-goal lead, earning a standing ovation in Nationwide for their efforts.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Clear definition of values and purpose: Values are the ethical principles that define the organization's identity and guide its decisions, behavior and corporate culture.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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But sometimes, staying is the more ethical choice, Rutgers philosophy professor Alex Guerrero told Morning Edition host A Martínez.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
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This action will allow the Department of Defense to deploy active-duty and National Guard military to the southern border, erect barriers, and work on ways to take down enemy drones.—
Joseph Lawler,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Feb. 2025
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His head reached no higher on the bear than the middle of that mighty chest as the animal stood erect.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
13 Feb. 2025
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Kyle Palmieri and Alexander Romanov scored the two goals for the Islanders, who now sport a respectable 13-12-5 away record.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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The 7-6 Hurricanes finished in the bottom half of the ACC and averaged a respectable 31.5 points per game.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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While upright types of sedum make attractive additions to mixed borders, creeping sedums make excellent choices for a groundcover in a sunny area.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
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These long-blooming tropicals have a compact, upright habit, and dense branching for big impact in gardens and containers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Upstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upstanding. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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