Synonyms of stance

stance

noun

ˈstan(t)s 

as in posture

a general way of holding the body

a slightly aggressive stance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• posture
• attitude
• carriage
• seat
• station
• behavior
• poise
• demeanor
• pose
• attention
• presence
• conduct
• bearing
• body language
• air
• deportment
• aspect
• mien
• look

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stance

That stance won over filmmakers around the world and helped turn BIFF into a central meeting point for Asian film. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Throughout the attack, Muehl kept his arms up in a performative boxing stance and at one point referred to himself as Max Holloway, an Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter, the department said. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Bugatti The large 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels not only help define a powerful stance and the elegant volumes of the car's bodywork, but also accentuate its proportions. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

More broadly, Iran’s anti-American stance clashes with the official orientations of all three signatories of the Mecca agreement. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026