stance

noun

ˈstan(t)s How to pronounce stance (audio)
Definition of stancenext
as in posture
a general way of holding the body a slightly aggressive stance

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Recent Examples of stance Last month’s announcement of the ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank marked a significant toughening of Britain’s stance toward a longtime ally. — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 The remainder were either neutral, had questions about the voting system change or didn’t take a clear stance one way or the other. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 Olivia Rodrigo has clarified both her stance on artificial intelligence and her relationship status after the two issues overlapped for the pop star this summer. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026 Differing stances over the war in Gaza and antisemitism are central to that split, and to this by-election. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stance
  1. posture
  2. attitude
Noun
  • Since many of us spend eight hours a day—or more—sitting in front of a computer, the furniture should support your posture as much as your design sensibilities.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
  • While Canal Street’s vendors are prosecuted under a different law, the city’s posture on vending generally is moving toward less enforcement, not more.
    — Daniel Edward Rosen, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of posture
Noun
  • Precise attitude control keeps those instruments pointed at their targets as the satellites race around Earth.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Expand The never-say-die attitude of the White Sox was on full display against the Guardians.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of attitude

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“Stance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stance. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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