as in stances
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 attitudes
The conversation seems to have marked a shift in the right’s attitudes about Fuentes.
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Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Is that indicative of a telling contrast in attitudes?
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Researchers from the Harvard Institute of Politics asked the group aged 22 to 29 about the biggest stressors in their lives and their preferences in this year's mayoral race in order to better understand the political attitudes of New York City's young voters.
—Halle Troadec, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
The Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey is an ongoing research program that measures consumer attitudes and behaviors relating to apparel, shopping, fashion, sustainability, and more.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
According to the study, those who watched the organ donation storyline had more positive attitudes toward organ donation, greater intentions to register or discuss organ donation.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
But real differences begin to emerge as conversations deepen –- subtle cues in attitudes and behavior that shed light on the cultural differences between the two countries.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Overall, multibrand stores are more popular among respondents (38 percent) than monobrand boutiques (23 percent), but generational attitudes differ.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
The surveyThe goal of the Chapman University Survey of American Fears is to collect data annually on the fears, worries and concerns of Americans and how those fears are associated with other attitudes and behaviors.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Is that indicative of a telling contrast in attitudes?
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Researchers from the Harvard Institute of Politics asked the group aged 22 to 29 about the biggest stressors in their lives and their preferences in this year's mayoral race in order to better understand the political attitudes of New York City's young voters.
—Halle Troadec, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
The Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey is an ongoing research program that measures consumer attitudes and behaviors relating to apparel, shopping, fashion, sustainability, and more.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
According to the study, those who watched the organ donation storyline had more positive attitudes toward organ donation, greater intentions to register or discuss organ donation.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
But real differences begin to emerge as conversations deepen –- subtle cues in attitudes and behavior that shed light on the cultural differences between the two countries.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Overall, multibrand stores are more popular among respondents (38 percent) than monobrand boutiques (23 percent), but generational attitudes differ.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
The surveyThe goal of the Chapman University Survey of American Fears is to collect data annually on the fears, worries and concerns of Americans and how those fears are associated with other attitudes and behaviors.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attitudes
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According to Martin, this question is something that Democrats like Spanberger will need to shore up their stances on in upcoming elections in other states or districts.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Charlie was outspoken about his Christian faith, but also used it as the basis for many of his controversial viewpoints, including anti-LGBTQ+ stances and an outright rejection of transgender people.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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The two sides, now locked into competitive postures, might also simply grow exasperated with each another and announce new trade restrictions out of the blue.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Repetitive motions, awkward postures, and constant strain add up, often ending in costly musculoskeletal injuries that take weeks to heal.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Attitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attitudes. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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