Tom is an upstanding citizen.
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Upstanding
//ʌpˈstændɪŋ//
Synonyms for "upstanding" (81 found)
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German
3 entries- aufrecht adj (honest, reputable)
- ehrlich adj (honest, reputable)
- respektiert adj (honest, reputable)
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An upstanding merchant will exchange a faulty product.
Source: wiktionary
I don't even know her But I feel a responsibility to do what's upstanding and right It's kinda like a code, yeah And you've been getting closer and closer, and crossing so many lines
Source: wiktionary
Please be upstanding for His Worship the Mayor.
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