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
But that is much more difficult in practice, because attitudes and subjective norms are chiseled by years of individual experiences, information and cultural influences.
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Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
While public attitudes around data centers have remained largely nonpartisan, local and state officials don’t always see eye to eye.
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Rachel Mural,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
However modernized in language and attitude, the Odyssey can never be carried fully into our world.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Some of the conflicting data, Collinson said, may reflect disparate societal attitudes about retirement.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
While public attitudes around data centers have remained largely nonpartisan, local and state officials don’t always see eye to eye.
—
Rachel Mural,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
However modernized in language and attitude, the Odyssey can never be carried fully into our world.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Some of the conflicting data, Collinson said, may reflect disparate societal attitudes about retirement.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for attitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attitude
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But the governor's office said the lower rate didn't change his stance.
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Classes typically cover correct stance, guard and foot positioning, basic punches and defensive movements like slips and rolls.
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Humility is the posture; the standard is merciless.
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The muscles along your spine and upper back also stay engaged, which can keep your posture in check.
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“Attitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attitude. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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