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

Self-certification for prediction market platforms At Thursday's meeting, Terry Duffy, the chair and CEO of CME Group, took one of the most aggressive stances on how prediction markets should operate. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Raman has to win over voters who supported Pratt’s conservative stances while not alienating her progressive base. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Values as Infrastructure As polarization has made some executives more cautious about public stances, Public Good’s bet is that specificity, not volume, is the way through. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Talking policy stances to Iowa fairgoers eating pork chops on sticks. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

Graham Platner’s Nazi tattoo, his antisemitic and anti-Israeli stances, or his communist leanings. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Edelman’s coy framing is an outlier in today’s political environment, when audiences tend to expect clear stances from celebrities and entertainers of all stripes. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

My understanding is that -- is that Francesca Hong has made clear her present stances to her electorate. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Despite its conservative theological stances, the ACK has been among the African Anglican provinces to expand women’s leadership. — Stephanie Triplettall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026