posture

noun

ˈpäs-chər How to pronounce posture (audio)
Definition of posturenext
1
as in stance
a general way of holding the body a good upright posture will prevent backaches

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2
as in situation
position with regard to conditions and circumstances claims that the country's defense posture is weak

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Recent Examples of posture Bent-Over Rear Delt Fly Bent-over rear delt flys strengthen the back of your shoulders, helping support good posture and counteract the effects of prolonged sitting or screen time. — Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026 Duke, a former Caller staffer, replaced him and encouraged the publication to adopt an aggressive posture on social media. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Using an acronym meant for minor zoning squabbles against resistance to a massive, 80 mph express train slicing through dense residential blocks is an arrogant posture that completely obscures the true nature of this unconscionable project. — Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 Curran, 41, has the upright posture of someone who has survived a lot of theater training and a game approach to this adventure. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for posture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posture
  1. stance
  2. situation
  3. attitude
  4. status
  5. deal
Noun
  • Beijing views Wong as an anti-China figure supporting Hong Kong independence, a stance that crosses its red line.
    — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Interviews are also an opportunity for candidates to evaluate their stance on AI against a company's expectations for the role.
    — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of stance
Noun
  • If the Sens’ backup goaltending situation solves itself, then Staios’ shopping list could be fairly simple between now and the deadline, with landing a goal-scoring forward.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Instead of depending on separate ammunition types for different targets, crews can configure the projectile to suit the situation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of situation
Noun
  • All of it is designed to feel like your own personal New England retreat, without the total do-it-yourself attitude of an Airbnb or unnecessary hand-holding of a hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Keeho lands somewhere hopeful, with his mindset shaping the attitude the group carries into BLOW UP, in part thanks to seeing Charli xcx’s Music, Fashion, Film Tour at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum that week.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of attitude
Noun
  • That person typically has no responsibility to come to a local elections office; ballot status can be found on the Mississippi secretary of state's office website.
    — BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The mission’s classified status leaves several technical questions unanswered.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of status
Noun
  • Any plea deal must be approved by a judge before it is finalized.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Evers said Crowley also played a large role in negotiations on a $500 million deal to upgrade the baseball stadium where the Milwaukee Brewers play and to keep the team in the city through 2050.
    — Maayan Silver, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of deal

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