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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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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Of course, Greg/Gary is an honorable guy who would never bankrupt Belinda to teach her a lesson about greed and blackmail.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Some Union soldiers attended the event, and two Union officers delivered orations, each focusing on the topic of reconciliation between the honorable foes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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The album is raw, honest, and deeply personal—a sonic letter to women and their stories, both told and untold.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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This accountability between sustainability initiatives and resilience among uncertainty is sparking more honest conversations, leading to more realistic goal setting and, ultimately, more meaningful progress.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 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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The platform is also exploring vertical micro dramas — short-form episodic content designed for mobile viewing, a format that’s generating billions in revenue across Asia.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Beyond prompt engineering, AI trainers and auditors are in demand to improve machine learning models and ensure ethical compliance.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Forbes reporters follow company ethical guidelines that ensure the highest quality.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 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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Episode one debuted on Paramount+ on March 30, and critics have high praise for the series, rating it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, with audiences following close behind at a respectable 67% rating.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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There’s a place downtown called Soul Classics that’s really nice, like street-wear stuff.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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After spending the last two seasons together at the University of Minnesota, it’s been nice having each other to lean on — and to geek out with.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 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 18 Apr. 2025.
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