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in good standinghaving an acceptable status or reputation, especially in an organization or profession

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: having an acceptable status or reputation, especially in an organization or profession

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ɡʊd ˈstændɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  • My gym membership is in good standing, unlike my bank account which is crying for help.
  • To apply for the scholarship, you must be a student in good standing.
  • The lawyer's license was suspended, so she's no longer in good standing with the bar association.

in good standing

NOUN

[/ɪn ɡʊd ˈstændɪŋ/]

having an acceptable status or reputation, especially in an organization or profession

After years of loyal service, she remains a member in good standing at the club.
💡 Concept

After years of loyal service, she remains a member in good standing at the club.

In good standing leads to outstanding understanding!
🎵 Rhyme

In good standing leads to outstanding understanding!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪn ɡʊd ˈstændɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn ɡʊd ˈstændɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootstand
Suffix--ing

🎵Rhyme

outstandingunderstandingdemanding
outstanding
understanding
demanding

🔗Collocations

member in good standing
remain in good standing
license in good standing
student in good standing
employee in good standing
account in good standing

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My gym membership is in good standing, unlike my bank account which is crying for help.

To apply for the scholarship, you must be a student in good standing.

The lawyer's license was suspended, so she's no longer in good standing with the bar association.

He's been a member in good standing for ten years, which means he's never missed paying his dues or causing drama.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

in good reputereputablecrediblewell-regardedrespected

Antonyms

in bad standingdisreputablesuspended

Related

membershipreputationstatuscredibilityqualification

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