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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Jody Gerson and Phil Schermer were on hand to discuss the intersection of music, technology and mental health at Variety‘s Entertainment and Technology Summit in Los Angeles yesterday, discussing how attitudes have shifted towards mental health and its destigmatization.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Carlos Williams, James Lawson High The marching band drum major was nominated for consistently demonstrating strong leadership, discipline, and a positive attitude that inspires his peers.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
The Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey is an ongoing research program that measures consumer attitudes and behaviors relating to apparel, shopping, fashion, sustainability, and more.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
If Vrabel wants to establish a winning culture, that means reinforcing certain habits and attitudes and disallowing others.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Carlos Williams, James Lawson High The marching band drum major was nominated for consistently demonstrating strong leadership, discipline, and a positive attitude that inspires his peers.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
The Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey is an ongoing research program that measures consumer attitudes and behaviors relating to apparel, shopping, fashion, sustainability, and more.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
If Vrabel wants to establish a winning culture, that means reinforcing certain habits and attitudes and disallowing others.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attitude
Noun
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Some analysts predict the measures could push Tehran to take a tougher nuclear stance, but the lingering threat of US and Israeli attacks gives Iran’s leaders limited strategic flexibility.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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On Monday, Rowling clarified her stance further.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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What's Next Chinese research ship operations in neighboring maritime zones are likely to remain a source of controversy as the country continues to strengthen its posture in the region.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the studio, niche interests are exchanged for conformity and collective attention to breath and postures—at least on the surface.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Attitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attitude. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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