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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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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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On the day the archaeologists found the Nefertiti bust, German nobles from Saxony were visiting Tell el-Amarna, and Borchardt dashed between his honorable guests and the excavation.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 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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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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In response, the Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily banned drones from flying over the military base in Morris County and Trump's golf club.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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As the winds howl, the snow flies and the temperatures drop, the National Weather Service issues various levels of alerts for wintry weather.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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This Fire sign is notorious for its #nofilter ways and brutally honest approach to life, always speaking their mind without hesitation.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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An honest assessment of human behavior is that price is all that matters.Korok Ray, Forbes, 6 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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Less than two minutes later, the Lightning went to work on the power play and showed why their top unit is still a formidable threat despite Steven Stamkos’ departure.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The three-ball is just a refined tool in his arsenal, one he’s worked tirelessly to hone.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Staples turns that set-up into a hilarious and slightly surreal satire about the challenges facing Black entrepreneurs.EW Staff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Sacks produced the satire Thank You for Smoking and Daliland.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 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 21 Dec. 2024.
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