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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
Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
In recent years, Jacobson had also performed stand-up around Los Angeles’ comedy scene.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Then again, standing up to bullies is inherently more dramatic than devising novel mail-filing strategies.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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
Located below the resort’s lagoon-style multi-tiered Pavilion Pool, Donovan’s Beach is the place to go for activities like kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkeling, and playing on the resort’s kid-friendly water trampoline.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
In recent years, Jacobson had also performed stand-up around Los Angeles’ comedy scene.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
Belinda, a Mexican and Spanish popstar who appeared on Disney Channel’s The Cheetah Girls 2, stands up for Selena Gomez after Eugenio Derbez criticized her work on Emilia Pérez.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Then again, standing up to bullies is inherently more dramatic than devising novel mail-filing strategies.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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
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This, combined with the lie President Joe Biden told about not pardoning his son Hunter, shows that the Democratic Party is no longer the party that cares about people or is honorable.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Mercy is a free, smart, honorable woman who just so happens to keep Henry alive.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Designed by renowned architect Brian Brisbin of BBB Architects, the building will be akin to a vertical forest with over 120 trees planted on terraces to surround residents in nature despite being in the city.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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For larger areas, core aeration, power-raking, shallow tilling, or vertical mowing can be used to prepare the soil and remove thatch.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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The first one, which flew in January 2021, lofted 143 satellites to orbit, a single-launch record that still stands.Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Half-mast refers to flags flown on ships, while half-staff is used for flags flown on land.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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The actress, who plays an attorney and de facto detective, allows an honest revelation.Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Below, take a look at our editors’ honest reviews of their favorite Jones Road beauty products.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
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At the Directors Guild, PGA and SAG screenings in both Los Angeles and New York, as well as at the Academy screening, capacity crowds burst into applause after many songs and gave the film a rapturous standing ovation after the cliffhanger finale.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2024
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This prompted a standing ovation and choruses of pro-Trump chants.Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Transportation Security Administration agents who operate security at airports, as well as air-traffic control workers would be required to work.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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But brands can’t simply go back to what worked before, or dwell in the purgatory between digital optimization and what AI might mean.Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
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Get the cameras rolling, this is great stuff: The stars and co-creator of the savage reality TV satire UnREAL will reunite at ATX TV Festival for the show’s 10th anniversary.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Simpsons naturally responded with satire, introducing a sunglasses-wearing dog named Poochie to The Itchy & Scratchy Show.Darryn King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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While philanthropy’s core lies in ethical values, Vincent enriches traditional strategies with a critical outlook.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Stand-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-up. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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