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
The science—or art—of cultivating beneficial attitudes and habits amid prodigious privilege is nascent.
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Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
The English rock band was arguably the most aggressive outfit to perform at Woodstock, both musically and attitude-wise.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
How have public attitudes about the Constitution changed?
—Big Think, 10 Oct. 2025
In time, his bandmates would see that the angsty teenager from Massachusetts had the attitude to match.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
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Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
The English rock band was arguably the most aggressive outfit to perform at Woodstock, both musically and attitude-wise.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
How have public attitudes about the Constitution changed?
—Big Think, 10 Oct. 2025
In time, his bandmates would see that the angsty teenager from Massachusetts had the attitude to match.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for attitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attitude
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However, fans who recently caught wind of Ayesha’s stance, went off on the multifaceted businesswoman across several Instagram posts.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The move was meant to be a proactive stance at managing potential cost of goods pressure.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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How Poor Posture Affects Health Poor posture can lead to a wide range of health issues.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Made from high-performance materials, the chair is designed to provide maximum comfort and posture support through its breathable mesh fabric, fully adjustable armrests, and three size options tailored to different body types.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Attitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attitude. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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