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 Your energy and attitude uplift your community as the moon moves through Sagittarius. Usa Today, USA Today, 13 May 2025 Manager Alex Cora spoke privately with Devers on Friday, and it's been reported that Devers' attitude about the positions has not been well-received in the clubhouse. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025 The attitude within the industry, understandably, appears to be to want more clarity. The Editors, National Review, 10 May 2025 The survey asked participants about their attitudes and behaviors toward cybersecurity at home and in the workplace. Kim Key, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for attitude
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Noun
  • The footage had a date banner reading March 27, but its release Sunday perhaps signals Moscow’s unchanged stance ahead of any future talks.
    Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
  • There’s fashion, there’s political stances, there’s team chemistry, there’s parenting.
    Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • This proactive posture helps minimize impact and protect business continuity.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • With a proud posture and hands on her hips, the structure is a headturner.
    Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 14 May 2025

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“Attitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attitude. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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