standing

Examples

• All

• I have a standing in the scientific community, Mary.

  Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012)

• But regardless of my social standing, I was expected to do my duty.

  Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023)

• Probably the the standing of this country in the world.

  Triggernometry

• Do you know what happens to girls who start high school with no best friend, no guy, and low social standing?

  Sleepover (2004)

• I left the doctoral program in good standing with the chemistry department and the university.

  Academic text (2008)

• The findings affirmed our worst fears regarding the librarian's standing among these adult learners.

  Academic text (2012)

• Contemporary Chicano theatre builds on a long-standing tradition of Hispanic theater in the United States.

  Academic text (1990)

• Her hard work improved her social standing in the community, making her well-respected.

• Many artists struggle to maintain their standing in the competitive world of contemporary art.

• The company's standing in the industry has grown due to its commitment to quality and innovation.

Synonyms

P

position

vsstanding

957 3.2

A person's job or rank in a group like a company

focuses more on overall reputation and context than on job title

S

status

vsstanding

512 2.7

A person's social or professional position compared with others

is broader, covering reputation and placement within a specific context

R

rank

vsstanding

304 3.2

A position in a group that shows someone's status or authority

is wider, adding reputation and social perception beyond mere level

S

station

vsstanding

• Formal

95 6.3

A person's social rank or place in society

is about reputation and place within many contexts not only class

S

stature

vsstanding

53 5.9

The respect and importance someone or something has because of their success

is broader, naming general reputation or place even at lower levels

S

social rank

vsstanding

1 3.8

A person's position in society based on wealth, family, or job

is broader, referring to reputation or role in many contexts

S

social station

vsstanding

• Formal

1 6.6

A person's place in a community based on wealth or rank

focuses on reputation and position in various professional or social areas

S

standing in the organization

vsstanding

4.6

The amount of respect and authority a person has in a company

is the general sense of reputation across wider settings

Antonyms

O

obscurity

33 7.4

A time when a person or thing is unknown and not noticed

I

inferiority

17 5.1

A state of being lower than others in ability, status or value

Compounds

S

standing ovation

35 3.5

A loud, long applause where people stand to show strong praise

S

standing room

7 2.8

Space for people to stand when all seats are full

S

standing army

5 3.7

A group of paid soldiers that a country keeps ready to fight at any time

S

standing order

• Formal

4 4.2

A rule for meetings or groups that stays in force until changed

S

standing committee

• Formal

3 3.4

A permanent group in a parliament or council that meets regularly to study and make decisions about issues

S

standing stone

2 7.7

A tall upright stone from very long ago placed alone or in a group

H

high standing

2 4.3

A respected place in a group because people admire you

S

standing wave

• Specialized

1 6.9

A wave pattern with some points that stay still while parts between them move up and down

S

standing rib roast

• US

1 5.2

A large cut of beef with several ribs, roasted standing up

S

standing press

• Specialized

8.0

A heavy machine that pushes down on paper or books to make them flat

S

standing ground

6.1

A refusal to change your opinion when others disagree

S

standing in the organization

4.6

The amount of respect and authority a person has in a company

S

standing operating procedure

• Formal

3.9

A regular set of steps people in an organization must follow

How Respected

authority

292 4.2

standing

217 3.7

unknown

629 2.3

pariah

27 9.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology