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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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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
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Incoming Prime Minister and National Party leader Christopher Luxon speaks during a media stand-up at Parliament on November 03, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand.
—Holly Ellyatt,dan Murphy, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Its sturdy aluminum-tube frame stands up to the elements and lifts campers off the ground for a warm, level, stable night of sleep closed off from the bitter wilds by thick British canvas.
—New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2023
Rodgers said that Hawk suggested McAfee as an emergency fill-in for a golf tournament team, and McAfee agreed to do it even while in the midst of a stand-up comedy tour.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2023
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Adjective
Hacks, on what was then called HBO Max, gave Jean Smart the best role of her career in legendary stand-up comedian Deborah Vance, struggling to stay relevant in her twilight years.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Incoming Prime Minister and National Party leader Christopher Luxon speaks during a media stand-up at Parliament on November 03, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand.
—Holly Ellyatt,dan Murphy, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Cornered on a boat and threatened with murder, Tanya stands up for herself and causes some damage on the way out.
—Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Its sturdy aluminum-tube frame stands up to the elements and lifts campers off the ground for a warm, level, stable night of sleep closed off from the bitter wilds by thick British canvas.
—New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
Sandler did his first stand-up at 17 at an open mic in Boston.
—Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2023
Rodgers said that Hawk suggested McAfee as an emergency fill-in for a golf tournament team, and McAfee agreed to do it even while in the midst of a stand-up comedy tour.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-up
Adjective
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And for those who were denied an honorable discharge, the Pentagon would commit to a streamlined upgrade review process.Matthew Mosk, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Brienne of Tarth The most honorable knight in Westeros doesn't have a bad bone in her body.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Broad stainless panels, bolted one to the next and sealed, formed their vertical sides.John McPhee, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Your core is an interconnected group of muscles that includes all your abs — not just your rectus abdominis, the long vertical muscle that can appear as a visible six-pack in people with low body fat.Dana Santas, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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Gonzalez Urrutia was leaving for Panama on Tuesday, and was planning to fly to the Dominican Republic on Thursday.Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Mash, a Russian Telegram channel thought to have links to Russian law enforcement, published footage purportedly showing a drone flying toward Engels overnight, which could not be independently verified.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Punching probably is a bit overrated, to be honest.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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This moment requires honest, courageous leaders determined to make NYC a bulwark against Donald Trump’s aggressions and committed to using their power to make the lives of working families easier and better.Jasmine Gripper, New York Daily News, 17 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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Adams didn’t receive a standing ovation after coming off in the 89th minute, but Bournemouth’s traveling contingent of supporters certainly appreciated the effort from their American international.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Do just one exercise, for 30-60 seconds, then continue working.Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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This is not a Republican or Democratic issue, this is a bipartisan middle finger to those who just want to go to work and live a semi-decent life.Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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Among its selections this spring is this 2001 satire that, considering climate change and our incoming administration, will probably still hit pretty hard.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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The body-horror satire that earned Demi Moore the first acting award of her career — yes, career — on Sunday night, is available to stream from home.Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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However, effective deployment requires careful attention to ethical considerations and user privacy to ensure consumer confidence in these systems.Glen Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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By drawing on real-world scientific advancements and theories, the novel challenges readers to think critically about the role of technology in modern life and the ethical dilemmas that arise with innovation.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Stand-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-up. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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