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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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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
Last Friday, Hernandez performed a stand-up set in Minnesota and performed his portion of the skit with some audience participation.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
During a solo panel at Rhode Island Comic Con on Saturday, Nov. 2, Hudson, 78, opened up about a time when Murray, 74, stood up for him during their earlier Ghostbusters days.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 3 Nov. 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
Who is Tony Hinchcliffe? Hinchcliffe, raised in Youngstown, Ohio, is a stand-up comedian who specializes in the roast style, in which comedians take the podium to needle a celebrity victim with personal and often tasteless jokes.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
Last Friday, Hernandez performed a stand-up set in Minnesota and performed his portion of the skit with some audience participation.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
The face fabric stood up to the notorious west wind on Teton Pass’s Glory bootpack, but was still breathable enough to keep our tester from having to swap his base layer at the summit.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
During a solo panel at Rhode Island Comic Con on Saturday, Nov. 2, Hudson, 78, opened up about a time when Murray, 74, stood up for him during their earlier Ghostbusters days.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 3 Nov. 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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Petty didn’t back down and MCA changed their plans, enshrining his reputation as an honorable guy who cared more about his fans than his own bottom line.Al Shipley, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
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The atmosphere is boosted by some splendid acting: Fiennes lends a vulnerable and earnest demeanor to the honorable Lawrence, while Tucci’s complexity and Lithgow’s antagonism spark their respective rival cardinals.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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This mirrors the success of vertical SaaS—industry-specific software that consistently outperforms broader solutions—indicating a strategic path where both portfolio companies and the family office’s own internal functions benefit from specialized AI solutions.Francois Botha, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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New additions to the couple's spooky decor includes a skeleton band, a stage, light beams, a screen that plays custom animations and vertical fog cannons.Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Anne Henry, 36, flew in from Orlando with two friends for less than 24 hours to try for tickets knowing that not attending the concert was a real possibility.Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
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One solution that could be used to restore a sense of exclusivity within a loyalty program is the introduction of invitation-only tiers reserved for travelers who have shown significant loyalty through flying exclusively, not by spending on credit cards.Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Kim would never do such a thing, and that’s the honest to God truth.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Here are more tips for helping your child practice emotional regulation skills: Engage in open, honest conversations.Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 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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In the biopic, Jolie, 49, transforms into the late opera singer Maria Callas, and prior to Sunday’s carpet, the mom of six was riding high from Maria garnering strong reviews as well as earning standing ovations at the Venice Film Festival, where Jolie cried, and the Telluride Film Festival.Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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Surgery is typically recommended when other treatments don't work or if the underlying cause of symptoms requires repair, as in a hiatal hernia.Mark Gurarie, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
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Harris has years of experience working with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and also a longstanding relationship with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries formed first through the Congressional Black Caucus.Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Lonely Planet’s depiction of elite authors could count as scathing satire if the film had a sharper knack for detail, or any sense of humor.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024
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Iconoclast is producing the satire with Robert Walak, Jacob Perlin and Romain Gavras, alongside Gregory Jankilevitsch and Klaudia Smieja-Rostworowska of Mid March Media, and Giorgios Karnavas of Heretic.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Sustainability and ethical shopping: Gen-Z and Millennial shoppers are becoming more conscious of sustainability and ethical purchasing practices.Hai Mag, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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With this small-batch drop, MCM continues its dedication to environmental responsibility and ethical sourcing.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Stand-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-up. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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