1
as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
an honest and upright people
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2
as in honest
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
informing the clerk that he had just given me back too much in change was the only upright thing to do
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3
as in vertical
rising straight up
only one pillar of the ruined temple remained upright
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Ornamental onions or alliums add a punch of color to the garden and serve as an interesting upright element.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Dancing around cords while lugging a heavy and loud upright vacuum is no longer the only way to achieve spotless floors.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
But seat components, so long as the seat can be returned to its upright position for landing, are generally given a little more leeway.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Which vacuums produce the least noise? A. Canister vacuums produce less noise than upright vacuums.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Dancing around cords while lugging a heavy and loud upright vacuum is no longer the only way to achieve spotless floors.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
But seat components, so long as the seat can be returned to its upright position for landing, are generally given a little more leeway.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Which vacuums produce the least noise? A. Canister vacuums produce less noise than upright vacuums.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upright
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Nelson provided a copy of his honorable discharge, which was issued in 2011 and related to a previous term of service.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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For Dan Hurley, UConn men, a painful, but honorable end to their historic era Dom Amore: For Dan Hurley, UConn men, a painful, but honorable end to their historic era Dom Amore’s Sunday Read: Will coaching carousel finally snag Dan Hurley’s assistants?—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2025
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Be honest about strategic intent: If the acquisition will eventually be fully integrated, communicate this from the beginning rather than creating false expectations of independence.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The current lawsuits still need to play out in the courts, but the cases have brought attention to the need for TV brands to be honest about the capabilities of their QD TVs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 Mar. 2025
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If both series were graphed using a single vertical axis, the (blue) intraday series would hug the horizontal axis.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In fact, a 2024 study backed by the International Olympic Committee found that trans women who have suppressed their testosterone may face competitive disadvantages compared to cis women in some key metrics like vertical leap.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
4 Apr. 2025
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The American Journal of Transplantation study found that China is likely violating the dead donor rule, an ethical norm which requires all organ donors to be dead before their organs are harvested.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Data practices should also ensure compliance with privacy laws such as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), while promoting ethical handling of sensitive information.—
Ben Blanquera,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Further back, Kimi Antonelli in sixth impressed in his Mercedes, setting the fastest lap of the race, while home favorite Yuki Tsunoda fought through to a respectable P12 in his first race for Red Bull.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The twin-size Premier Hybrid is the only size currently $100 less, but the queen starts at a respectable $999, while the king starts at $1,199.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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From second-time Oscar winners to Hollywood heartthrobs, here are the five outfits that deserve a standing ovation of their own.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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With Mike Witcher on dobro and Ethan Ballinger on mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals, the Luke Bulla Trio gave a commanding performance that well-deserved its standing ovations, the news release stated.—
Del Mar Foundation,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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That seems off: Frank Beamer was the nice coach, who never seemed to get in people’s faces.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Oatmeal bath: Soaking in a cool bath that contains colloidal oatmeal, which has anti-inflammatory properties, can also feel nice, Dr. Miller says.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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Soon, our respected Jewish community will witness righteous, firm, and strong justice in action.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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The boisterous comedian lights up the stage with sly wit and brazen confidence, conveying Moss’ righteous fury over being bottom of the office food chain.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Upright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upright. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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