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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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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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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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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This vertical plant support made from coconut fiber mimics the texture of tree bark, allowing climbing plants to attach their aerial roots and grow upwards.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
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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So, if insects can feel pain, as most Americans believe, then there is an ethical reason to protect their welfare.—
Bob Fischer,
The Conversation,
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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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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The physical edition even includes a full-color manual like the good old days, which is a nice touch.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In this chicken noodle casserole, the pasta is perfectly cooked and creamy, with bits of chicken adding a nice bite and different texture.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 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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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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“Upright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upright. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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