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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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2
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
Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
In person, the audience sips cocktails and witnesses top-notch side acts that cleanse the palate between improv blocks, with a mix of nationally touring stand-up, mimes, musicians and more.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Woodinville Whiskey has been owned by Moët Hennessy since 2017, but the small Washington state distillery still really functions like a craft operation—and not just any craft operation, but one that happens to make bourbon that can stand up to any of the legacy distilleries in Kentucky.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Iglesias has been performing stand-up comedy since 1997, according to the bio on his website, performing on countless stages, including Madison Square Garden and The Sydney Opera House in Australia.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Romano's series Everybody Loves Raymond had premiered in 1996 and was based on his stand-up, which was primarily about his family, especially his kids.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
In person, the audience sips cocktails and witnesses top-notch side acts that cleanse the palate between improv blocks, with a mix of nationally touring stand-up, mimes, musicians and more.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Burke’s attorneys have said the case cannot stand up to scrutiny and pushed for the immediate preliminary hearing.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Woodinville Whiskey has been owned by Moët Hennessy since 2017, but the small Washington state distillery still really functions like a craft operation—and not just any craft operation, but one that happens to make bourbon that can stand up to any of the legacy distilleries in Kentucky.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Damon has continued to make audiences laugh, whether through stand-up comedy or on shows like My Wife and Kids.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Iglesias has been performing stand-up comedy since 1997, according to the bio on his website, performing on countless stages, including Madison Square Garden and The Sydney Opera House in Australia.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-up
Adjective
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During the raid, the thieves stole the Cotofenesti helmet, one of Romania’s most honorable natural treasures, as well as three golden bracelets, according to the AP.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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After receiving an honorable discharge in 1972, Nolte returned to Raytown to begin a career as an electrician.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Given Tate’s vertical pacing and tracking skills, Ward can let the ball fly with confidence.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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On this feminine top, cap sleeves pair with vertical stripes to help elongate your torso.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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By the final showdown, the production has made use of every bit of stage space, with sensational flying sequences (choreographed by Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant) that allow the vampires to float, hover, and—in one especially intense moment—dive from that bridge.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Worst of all, like Zoolander 2 did before it, the film badly miscalculates the value of showbiz and industry cameos, which reach critical mass when the team members fly to Milan and, weirdly, only one of the latter (Donatella Versace, having an awkward lunch with Emily) seems to work.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ohs still brought the same run-and-gun, video-making, improv ethos to the larger-scale (for him) film, though.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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My brain was split every day of shooting between the exacting work of bunraku puppetry and the looseness of the playful improv.—
Emma Forgione,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be honest about what’s workable, and let creativity thrive within boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 An honest shift today strengthens what truly matters.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fitness enthusiasts will enjoy the more than 1,700-square-foot gym along with daily classes like beach yoga and water sports like kayaks and standing paddle boards.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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Manning received a standing ovation.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the time, Esperanza-Pacheco was working as a pastor at God’s Lighthouse of Truth in Richmond, where the victim and her family were members and had developed a friendship with him.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Huff signing did not work, and now the Eagles have ensured that Greenard will wear green with a major trade.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 1983, Mark Russell, whose satire was a PBS staple, offered relatively tame jabs at Reagan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The project brings together satire and documentary to move across memory, ideology and political contradiction.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Stand-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-up. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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