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
In the centuries since colonists waged war against the crown, American’s attitudes toward the royals have shifted from hatred to adoration.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
More homework was also associated with negative attitudes about school for younger children in the study.
—Ariel Gilreath, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
The couples are from different generations and different cultural attitudes.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Even so, nuclear is the closest point of convergence between the two parties — a rare area where attitudes are narrowing rather than widening.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Indeed, a large body of research has documented the detrimental impact of negative news on individuals’ mental and physical health, attitudes, and behaviors.
—Karen McIntyre, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Our beliefs, attitudes and habits can either reinforce or challenge ageism.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
There are signs that attitudes toward skilled trades jobs are changing.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Spain’s approach sharply differs from prevailing attitudes elsewhere in Europe, where many governments have been trying to curb arrivals and step up deportations.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
More homework was also associated with negative attitudes about school for younger children in the study.
—Ariel Gilreath, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
The couples are from different generations and different cultural attitudes.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Even so, nuclear is the closest point of convergence between the two parties — a rare area where attitudes are narrowing rather than widening.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Indeed, a large body of research has documented the detrimental impact of negative news on individuals’ mental and physical health, attitudes, and behaviors.
—Karen McIntyre, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Our beliefs, attitudes and habits can either reinforce or challenge ageism.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
There are signs that attitudes toward skilled trades jobs are changing.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Spain’s approach sharply differs from prevailing attitudes elsewhere in Europe, where many governments have been trying to curb arrivals and step up deportations.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attitudes
Noun
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Sal Rodriguez, the opinion editor for the Southern California News Group’s 11 newspapers, heads the editorial board and guides our stances on public policy and political matters.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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As far as what's next, both groups are standing by their convictions and prepared to defend their stances in court.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
Noun
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The Secret Service said enhanced security postures remain in effect on and around the White House complex due to the state visit.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Triggers can be smells, sounds, places, postures or tones of voice.—
Dr. Andrew Garner,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Attitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attitudes. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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