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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as in vertical
rising straight up
only one pillar of the ruined temple remained upright
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Recent Examples of upright
At that point, the band was just Cruickshank on banjo and acoustic guitar, accompanied by her friend Tom Crosley-Thorn on upright bass.
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Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
Stick and robot vacuums tend to be the least powerful, while canister and upright vacuums offer more.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Otherwise, store your records somewhere dry and upright, with minimal pressure on the outside of each disc (which can cause warping).
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 8 Mar. 2025
After arriving more than two weeks ago in lunar orbit, the Blue Ghost lander, standing more than 6 feet tall, took about an hour to descend and land upright.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 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.—
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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?—
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Viola Davis shared an honest admission about a past interaction with the late Chadwick Boseman.—
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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.—
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What were once promising vertical applications are now being challenged by major players such as Microsoft, Google and Epic, who embed such agents into their products.—
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Crews have already been preparing the site to now go vertical.—
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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.—
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So, if insects can feel pain, as most Americans believe, then there is an ethical reason to protect their welfare.—
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The sensor sizes for all three lenses are respectable, but nothing mind blowing.—
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Woll’s final tally of 24 saves on 26 shots was plenty respectable.—
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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.—
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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.—
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The 2032 Olympics in Brisbane, Ruthe adds, would be a nice target.—
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The idea of painting a bird with such traditional meaning on a building set to house families who may be going through turbulent times is a nice message, signaling that calm waters are just ahead.—
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Soon, our respected Jewish community will witness righteous, firm, and strong justice in action.—
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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.—
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“Upright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upright. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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