as in stance
a general way of holding the body
had the ramrod straight attitude of a man who had spent all of his life in the military
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Recent Examples of attitude
The network's early years were marked by rapid innovation, creative risks and a distinct blend of music, style and attitude that defined the decade.
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Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
What is your attitude about it?
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
When asked about comparisons to Fonseca, Eala echoed the Brazilian’s attitude toward managing the hype.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
To argue for a murder allegation, authorities cited photos and text messages exchanged between the defendants that appeared to portray a lax attitude about drugs and drug paraphernalia — including the imagery of a bong hanging off a stroller and someone holding a hand torch near the child.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
What is your attitude about it?
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
When asked about comparisons to Fonseca, Eala echoed the Brazilian’s attitude toward managing the hype.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
To argue for a murder allegation, authorities cited photos and text messages exchanged between the defendants that appeared to portray a lax attitude about drugs and drug paraphernalia — including the imagery of a bong hanging off a stroller and someone holding a hand torch near the child.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attitude
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But Tom Peter, the mastermind behind the Lismore, Australia five-piece, is restless enough to have churned out three full-length records in just over a year, generally adopting the stance that demos and final takes are one in the same.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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In recent years Attenborough has taken a stronger stance on topics such as climate change and biodiversity loss.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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The reason people use these keyboards is that the split layout promotes a more comfortable wrist and arm posture when typing.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The absorption of Wagner into the Russian Ministry of Defense has completely changed their posture, rebranded as the Africa Korps.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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“Attitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attitude. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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