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

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

In contrast to their Republican counterparts, the two have taken strong stances on the importance of DEI and dual-language programs. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026

Though their relationship started off friendly because of their different stances on having kids, things began to shift after a few months of seeing each other casually. — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Under Hugo Chávez, and more sharply under his successor Maduro, the relationship deteriorated into open hostility, shaped by the political stances of the Chavista regime and American sanctions and pressure. — Rafael Osío Cabrices, Time, 20 July 2026

However, Matthews, Charlotte and Mecklenburg County reaffirmed their stances have not changed for now. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

One of the most notable came from Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, an Emirati political scientist viewed as an unofficial spokesman for Abu Dhabi, who often speaks its explicit stances on topics too sensitive for the government to speak on publicly. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026

Holmes threw from various stances, including with a knee down and in the boot at times as well. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

But a small minority of firms took less enthusiastic stances. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 July 2026