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 That experimental attitude has defined her career. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025 The data, together with interviews with public health experts, underscore that skepticism around the COVID-19 vaccine has seeped into broader attitudes toward immunization, worsened by the spread of misinformation and disinformation. Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025 Ties added added a sharp prep-school attitude to classic ensembles, while scarves showcased their versatility as headpieces, belts, and chic neckties. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025 Then his attitude changed real quickly. Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for attitude
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Noun
  • However, fans who recently caught wind of Ayesha’s stance, went off on the multifaceted businesswoman across several Instagram posts.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The move was meant to be a proactive stance at managing potential cost of goods pressure.
    Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • How Poor Posture Affects Health Poor posture can lead to a wide range of health issues.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Made from high-performance materials, the chair is designed to provide maximum comfort and posture support through its breathable mesh fabric, fully adjustable armrests, and three size options tailored to different body types.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025

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“Attitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attitude. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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