Definition of attitudenext
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 Being in vacation mode also ushers in a more carefree attitude because there’s something magical about summer activities like catching lightning bugs and watching the blazing oranges and pinks of a setting sun dip below the horizon. Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026 Your energy and attitude attracts admirers as the moon and Venus harmonize! Usa Today, USA Today, 8 July 2026 The dialogue addressed generally some troublesome attitudes toward women in the progressive world. David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 The report surveyed more than 2,000 consumers last April to gauge their attitude towards AI in the context of BNPL. Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for attitude
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Noun
  • Johnson County commissioners took a hard stance in May, saying data centers weren’t welcome after hearing from worried constituents.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • Mamdani, himself an alumnus of a specialized high school, Bronx Science, opposed the single-test admissions system in the past, but changed his stance while running for mayor.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • If your body twinges, adjust your posture and reset your schedule with water breaks.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • Across formats including mat, reformer and hybrid, the benefits include improved posture and pain relief.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

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“Attitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attitude. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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