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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The Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey is an ongoing research program that measures consumer attitudes and behaviors relating to apparel, shopping, fashion, sustainability, and more.
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Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 10 July 2025
Most of the work is done not by Gunn’s writing but by the lively cast, whose attitudes and line readings have more personality than the text suggests.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
There’s a sense of polish to everything – from the architecture to the attitudes.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2025
Recent research suggests that people’s personalities are associated with their attitudes and approaches to health, as well as their enjoyment of exercise.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2025
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Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 10 July 2025
Most of the work is done not by Gunn’s writing but by the lively cast, whose attitudes and line readings have more personality than the text suggests.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
There’s a sense of polish to everything – from the architecture to the attitudes.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2025
Recent research suggests that people’s personalities are associated with their attitudes and approaches to health, as well as their enjoyment of exercise.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attitude
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The company also refused to apologize for CBS’ reporting or edits, a stance to protect its journalistic ethics and 1st Amendment rights.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Some are taking a harder stance on age compliance checks for alcohol sales.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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Members of the House will also debate a measure that could clarify the federal government’s regulatory posture toward crypto, as well as another bill that would prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing its own digital asset.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Many factors affect breathing during running, including your posture.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
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“Attitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attitude. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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