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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
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?
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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
Yes, but: Critics say Latter-day Saints in the media are inaccurately portrayed as polygamous, religious extremists or upstanding citizens.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 6 Aug. 2024
Angelo describes Montrel as an upstanding, respectful young man, not the type to get into trouble.
—Nicolás Viñuela, NBC News, 22 July 2024
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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
Yes, but: Critics say Latter-day Saints in the media are inaccurately portrayed as polygamous, religious extremists or upstanding citizens.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 6 Aug. 2024
Angelo describes Montrel as an upstanding, respectful young man, not the type to get into trouble.
—Nicolás Viñuela, NBC News, 22 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upstanding
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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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Startups focused on regenerative agriculture, vertical farming, and climate-resilient crop technologies are gaining traction.Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The code is a set of guidelines, not law, but private citizens and businesses are expected to follow the protocol of lowering to half-staff any U.S. flag displayed on a vertical pole.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 30 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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The majority of boards will add third-party or supply chain risk as a standing agenda item.Jeffrey Wheatman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The School for Creative & Performing Arts alum performed onstage with yeti-like background dancers and eventually got a standing ovation from the panel of judges.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, our origin stories don’t tell us how to resolve any particular ethical dispute.Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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This is critical as stakeholders demand ethical leadership that inspires trust and inclusion.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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These vehicles transport, erect and launch missiles for the S-400 air defense system.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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To point means to find the bird in the brush and alert the hunter by standing erect.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Vikings built a three-score lead, before Green Bay had two late touchdowns to make things look more respectable.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Murphy and Guimaraes also opened their respective accounts for the season, raising the tally of goalscorers from a meagre five to a more respectable seven.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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There’s a large grand piano on the sand, surrounded by enormous upright sunflowers.Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The downside of upright vacuums is often their weight and lack of portability for reaching tricky spaces, but this model offers a lift-away feature that detaches the vacuum pod.Maggie Horton, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Upstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upstanding. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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