UPSTANDING Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

upstanding

adjective

ˌəp-ˈstan-diŋ

Definition of upstanding

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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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 its archetypal form, the seduction plot features a sybaritic aristocrat who attempts to debauch an upstanding daughter of the bourgeoisie. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 The series follows an upstanding family man who spirals into a life of crime after killing someone in a bicycle accident, driven by the noble but futile goal of never hurting anyone ever again. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 May 2026 Adams said Stair is an upstanding citizen who built his company from nothing nearly 20 years ago. — John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 27 Apr. 2026 To truly even the playing field, upstanding attorneys should support cracking down on fraud and profiteering — and ending the exploitation of our most vulnerable. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upstanding

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Initially receiving a general discharge, Matlovich’s status was later elevated to honorable.

— USA Today, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
From Prime Minister Mark Carney’s standpoint, Canada had no honorable alternative.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of honorable

Adjective

Stipp emphasizes Suja Life's long-term vision, vertical integration, and brand-building expertise, aiming for sustained double-digit growth despite current market challenges.

— Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
That kind of vertical integration is becoming an increasingly important strategy across China’s EV industry.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of vertical

Adjective

On Saturday, Pete received a standing ovation from members of the Navajo Nation who were in the stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

— Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Three years ago, fans of the Philadelphia Phillies famously buoyed the spirits of underperforming shortstop Trea Turner by giving him the same kind of standing ovation.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of standing

Adjective

Modern interpreters have read his 10 heads as signifying his vast knowledge of 10 sacred texts, or alternately his 10 ethical failings, but the Ramayana account describes him as 10-headed from birth.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Talarico is hoping to raise further ethical questions about Paxton by publicizing the Unity Resources case.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of ethical

Adjective

Shawn Ryan Tackling a distance like that will need considerably more solar area, but Ryan has ruled out the obvious fix of simply widening his current upright bike and plastering it with panels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Once the arms and back were bolted in place, the chair was ready to flip upright.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2026

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