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
Chondwe says conversations with patients convinced the officials to change their attitude.
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Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
The 6-foot-3, 190-pound outside linebacker/wide receiver cites a new culture and confidence, a new attitude and atmosphere, under first-year coach Gary Richardson.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
In fact, there is support for the idea that Gen Z is especially prone to a questioning attitude.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 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, 5 Sep. 2025
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Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
The 6-foot-3, 190-pound outside linebacker/wide receiver cites a new culture and confidence, a new attitude and atmosphere, under first-year coach Gary Richardson.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
In fact, there is support for the idea that Gen Z is especially prone to a questioning attitude.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 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, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for attitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attitude
Noun
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But Republicans’ long-running internal fights over how to handle health insurance coverage are far from settled, and party leaders are not eager to take a firm stance.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another user took an even stronger stance, siding firmly with the teen.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Deals can stall or collapse if a prospective client is not confident in a company’s security posture.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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This represents a fundamental shift in retail strategy, from the growth focused mentality of the past decade to a more defensive posture focused on protecting margins and operational control.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Attitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attitude. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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