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 Governments from tiny Qatar and Kuwait to much larger Saudi Arabia and Algeria are navigating shifting attitudes around the role of women – while also confronting economic and employment challenges. — Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026 Musk has tied his own attitudes on transgender rights to his estrangement from one of his children, who is a transgender woman. — Lisa Hagen, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 There’s no reason for this confrontational attitude with immigration enforcement. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 Ella Langley’s confident delivery and the song’s infectious, forward-moving rhythm bring plenty of attitude while celebrating the undeniable pull of the Lone Star State. — Qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attitude
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Noun
  • European countries have hardened their stance against Chinese imports over fears that an influx of goods like solar panels and EVs could hollow out the bloc’s industries.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The incident could further inflame tensions between the Koreas, which have no working military hotlines or other emergency communications channels as North Korea hardens its stance toward Seoul while expanding its military nuclear program.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Resnikoff fully inhabits the role of Jaku, giving him a distinctive and consistent voice, posture and temperament.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The panel’s order is not a final denial of the appeal, but does hint at the court’s posture towards the appeal.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Attitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attitude. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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