as in stance
a general way of holding the body
had the ramrod straight attitude of a man who had spent all of his life in the military
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Recent Examples of attitude
Vance, who collaborated with Hughes on four films, decided Bueller’s costume should defy mainstream ‘80s fashion to reflect his rebellious attitude.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
Thanks, perhaps, to Mark Twain, who perfected the simultaneous disdain for and fascination with French culture that now typifies the American attitude.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
The wide silhouette through the legs adds some attitude to summer outfits while giving your skin plenty of breathing room.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 5 June 2025
Life Time executives believe the company’s approach can capitalize on post-pandemic attitudes to staying healthy.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
Thanks, perhaps, to Mark Twain, who perfected the simultaneous disdain for and fascination with French culture that now typifies the American attitude.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
The wide silhouette through the legs adds some attitude to summer outfits while giving your skin plenty of breathing room.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 5 June 2025
Life Time executives believe the company’s approach can capitalize on post-pandemic attitudes to staying healthy.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attitude
Noun
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This increase in Bitcoin's value has been affected by factors including the Trump administration's supportive stance on cryptocurrency.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Woods exploded out of his stance, delivering a blow to a tackling dummy before darting upfield.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Analyze threats and vulnerabilities to strengthen organizational security posture.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Given Moscow’s reticence over peace talks, momentum seems to be growing for taking a more aggressive posture backing sanctions.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
28 May 2025
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“Attitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attitude. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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