1
as in dignity
high position within society
a man of standing in his community
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
as in position
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
my standing in the class at the time of graduation
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in static
fixed in a place or position
bought the house and all standing appliances and fixtures
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in vertical
rising straight up
all standing timbers are in sound condition
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in sitting
to occupy a place or location
the monument stands in the middle of the town plaza
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in tolerating
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I don't know how you can stand that job
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in paying
to give what is owed for
I'll stand lunch, and you can pay me back later
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in being
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
if the city's baseball team wins today, they will stand first in the league
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of standing
Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025
The season will air new two-hour episodes weekly for five weeks ending in the May 25 finale where the last chef standing will win $75,000.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2025
The crowd roared, giving the cast another standing ovation as Bong beamed with pride and took photos on his phone.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for standing
Noun
The two-time World Cup champion ranks seventh in the downhill standings and has two podium finishes this season, winning gold at the Saalbach World Championships and taking third at Kvitfjell.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025
The season will air new two-hour episodes weekly for five weeks ending in the May 25 finale where the last chef standing will win $75,000.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Winter / Getty Images 4d ago / 6:28 PM PST
Share
L.A. firefighters get standing ovation at Oscars
Sophia PargasSophia Pargas is a news associate for NBC News.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2025
The crowd roared, giving the cast another standing ovation as Bong beamed with pride and took photos on his phone.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for standing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing
Noun
-
Humanitarian aid is based on empathy and the recognition that everyone has a right to live with dignity.—
Chen Reis,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
-
So these are formal situations, in which patients are in need of dignity and professional distance.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Expect many delays around the area until the end of the festival. Events such as the Cherry Blossom Parade have also closed roads in the city before during the duration of the event.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
13 Mar. 2025
-
Then, select a contact, hit Send and choose the duration.—
Kim Komando,
Fox News,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Its high back reclines to six different positions, and the wide armrests offer space and support that’s helpful while reading.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
-
Tomas Soucek has added six goals from his midfield position.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Plants, lamps, carpeting, books, and furniture made of paper in many forms inhabit all planes of the space, but the artwork goes beyond mere trompe l’oeil illusions to suggest a third approach, a space between strict duplication of real life and static acknowledgement of the artifice at play.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
14 Mar. 2025
-
However, the picture changed when the Belgium international made an arcing run behind United’s static back three.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
The massive movement of water during El Niño can also result in vertical movement of heat throughout the ocean's layers.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
-
Then identify the physical feats your ascent will require (e.g. 3,000-foot ascent with a 25-pound pack, 200 vertical feet of ice climbing, three pitches of 5.8 rock climbing) and set training check points in your calendar that match these goals.—
Sean McNally,
Outdoor Life,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Coach Doc River played the role of Secret Santa by sitting the Bucks’ two biggest stars — Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was dealing with back spasms, and Damian Lillard, who was out with a non-COVID-19 illness.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
-
The Rockets came into Christmas Eve riding a three-game winning streak, now sitting at 20-9 and up to second overall in the Western Conference, behind just the Oklahoma City Thunder.—
Rahat Huq,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Thank you for tolerating a strange British idiot.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
-
Instead of being about a bunch of observers helplessly tolerating their peculiar friend, the sketch became an absurd illustration of the way groupthink manifests.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
15 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The price Xi’s China is paying is deflation.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
-
Medicaid continued to process payments during that time, but Blue Cross Blue Shield stopped paying after a few months.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Standing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share