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

However, several Democrats, especially those in red-leaning districts, seem to be changing their messaging and backtracking on pro-transgender stances in their latest campaign ads. — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026

Donalds and Jolly both declined to clarify their stances about guns on campus when reached by the Times. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Ahead of the election, The Star reached out to both candidates to get their stances on Amendment 6, which was placed on the ballot by a campaign called Respect MO Voters. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

During Wednesday’s meeting Higdon and Knox agreed that the municipalities that switched stances did so out of fear. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

In the wake of the announcement, BNSF, CSX and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) all indicated their stances remained unchanged. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Two of the party’s deputy leaders were recently imprisoned on charges related to their anti-war stances and social media posts. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Discord reigned in the intensifying debate over AI safety regulation, with tech bosses taking opposing stances and government leaders sharing little common ground. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

His campaign did not respond to specific questions about his stances on federal regulation on AI. — Diana Paulsen, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026