Synonyms of stances

stances

noun

plural of stance

as in postures

a general way of holding the body

a slightly aggressive stance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• postures
• attitudes
• carriages
• stations
• seats
• poises
• behaviors
• attentions
• poses
• demeanors
• bearings
• presences
• looks
• airs
• aspects
• body languages
• conducts
• deportments
• miens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stances

All three candidates highlighted their records of military service and mostly moderate political stances. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026

Several prominent Democratic victors, including Ohio Governor-elect Amy Acton and Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El‑Sayed, took strong stances against data centers in their winning campaigns. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Given her affiliation with the Democratic Socialists of America, Roy’s stances on litigation involving the Los Angeles Police Department could also depart from her predecessors’. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Stevens lost to el Sayed in a primary contest that also focused on el Sayed’s progressive stances. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026

While Israel has garnered much of the attention, the Caller has taken stances against Republican Party orthodoxy on other issues. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Still, the rise of Reform UK has spurred the mainstream Labour and Conservative parties to toughen their stances on immigration. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

The group has faced criticism over its stances on various issues, including the wars in Gaza and Iran. — Saige Miller, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026

However, the crowd came equipped with homemade signs and flags, taking political stances. — Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026