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

Michigan has offered a particularly clear example this cycle as el Sayed attempts to appeal to independents and centrist Republicans after taking deeply partisan stances. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026

Some people want more charisma, better interviews or more stances on political topics. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Some stances, including ending economic aid to Israel and taxing billionaires, have high levels of support within the Democratic voter base. — Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Many politicians disavowed or walked back their anti-police stances from the aftermath of Floyd’s death. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

An unstoppable wave of democratic socialists is standing up for the working class and winning because of their principled stances — not despite them. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Booker, meanwhile, overcame several other Democratic challengers in his primary, buoyed by his higher name recognition and his clear progressive stances. — Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Aug. 2026

As rising energy prices drive up inflation, several central banks across the Asia-Pacific region are shifting toward hawkish stances. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

But few are as stark, or potentially as consequential, as their stances on the war against Iran. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026