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adjective

ˈstand-ˌəp How to pronounce stand-up (audio)
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1
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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stand up

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verb

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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stand-up

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noun

as in improv

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Recent Examples of stand-up
Adjective
Griffin claimed over the years in her stand-up act that she was repeatedly banned and later un-banned from appearing on the talk show over drawing Walters' ire. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026 Coulier played the lovable Joey Gladstone, Danny's childhood best friend and a stand-up comedian who moves into the Tanner home to help Danny raise his three daughters. — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Verb
Why aren't there any billionaires standing up and saying, hey, this stuff is wrong - the president shouldn't be raking in crypto wealth and destroying the Constitution? — Tonya Mosley, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026 Giannoulias said Chicago needs a municipal government that stands up for people in such situations — leadership that isn't perfect, but works to solve problems, represents all of Chicago, and unites rather than divides. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
This model is a bit more substantial than your regular stand-up scooter, and that might actually be a good thing. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026 The show debuts Friday evening and is due to run for 11 straight nights at the annual mish-mash of stand-up, theater and musical offerings in the Scottish capital. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stand-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-up
  1. honorable
  2. vertical
  3. fly
  4. improv
  5. honest
  6. standing
  7. work
  8. satire
Adjective
  • Cornerback Juice Clarke, who started eight games last season and also was an honorable-mention selection, and safety Mac Resetich are back for their senior seasons.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Ingrid is an honorable and moral friend who facilitates her death while staying in a neighboring room.
    — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of honorable
Adjective
  • The announcement is the latest collaboration between Disney and Webtoon, which has already brought over 20 fan-favorite comics to Webtoon’s vertical-scroll format, available in a dedicated Disney section of the English-language Webtoon app.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The company plans to lean more on creators with its new Verts vertical video feed on Disney+, a new feature designed to increase engagement.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of vertical
Verb
  • So a new grant, under the early-stage NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, aims to create small, flying vehicles that could explore those caves.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • When not searching for glass floats, enjoy other pastimes like tide pooling, beachcombing, and kite flying (home to two kite festivals, Lincoln City calls itself the Kite Capital of the World).
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
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  • The friends previously appeared together on Smith-Bynoe’s live improv show Kool Story Bro.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Fans of improv, musicals and audience participation will thoroughly enjoy this performance and should be prepared to repent for sins like eating a hamburger, owning too many snakes or yearning for a younger man.
    — Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of improv
Adjective
  • To be honest, that's probably the best-case scenario for the casual fans that this sort of fight draws.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Its quincunx to Saturn in your 2nd House of Resources may ask you to be honest about time, money, energy, or self-worth.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • Broadway producers traditionally gauge audience reaction by warm applause at the end of Act 1 or a standing ovation during curtain call.
    — William Earl, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The home was built with energy-efficient insulated panels, Hardie Board siding, a standing-seam metal roof, and impact-resistant windows and doors.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of standing
Verb
  • In May 2023, Serbia and Kosovo reached an agreement which included commitments by both sides to clarify the fate of the missing, but Kosovo and Serbia have accused each other of stalling efforts to work together.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office alleges Hilliard stole $9,510 while working as the administrator of Colorado’s Nike Elite program from 2021 to 2025.
    — Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of work
Noun
  • These 2026 debuts are everywhere, especially the tradwife satire by Caro Claire Burke, which has sold more than a million copies since its April release.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The episode underscores how California candidates in both parties are rushing to the bleeding edge of generative AI, from cinematic deepfake-style attack ads to meme-ready political satire.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of satire

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“Stand-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-up. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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