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

This is not the first time countries around the world have criticized the IOC and its sister organization, the International Paralympic Committee, for their stances on Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine since February 2022. — Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

That stance positions outfielder Lane Thomas as the Royals player most likely to get traded in the coming days. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

The 9th Circuit’s ruling came the same day a panel on the 7th Circuit also handed down a 2-1 ruling that found the INA does not support the administration’s stance. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

The president has frequently threatened sweeping escalation only to shift his stance soon afterward. — Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 31 July 2026