stance

noun

ˈstan(t)s

chiefly Scotland

: station

: site

: a way of standing or being placed : posture

: intellectual or emotional attitude

took an antiwar stance

: the position of the feet of a golfer or batter preparatory to making a swing

: the position of both body and feet from which an athlete starts or operates

Synonyms

attitude
carriage
poise
posture
station

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web And China's tough stance on Covid-19 lockdowns is putting pressure on the world's second-largest economy.

WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 What about taking a strong stance on automatic weapons and revising school safety plans to eliminate guns and senseless murder?

Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 The British royal family has a tradition of staying as removed from policy affairs as possible, and to voice a neutral stance on potentially divisive political issues.

Tristan Bove, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2022 The company turned the beauty industry on its head with a bold stance on inclusivity, offering 40 foundation shades without coaxing.

Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Sep. 2022 In a new ad, Herschel Walker attacks Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams over their stance on race.

Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 But anti-communist internationalism on the right also helps explain Reagan’s comparatively genial stance on immigration.

Kim Phillips-fein, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2022 With the benefit of hindsight, as well as a review of the film, Whittingham’s stance Monday on the play had not changed since Saturday night.

Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Pro-life groups have been sharply critical of O'Rourke's stance on the issue.

Fox News, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English stance, staunce, from Middle French estance position, posture, stay, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *stantia, from Latin stant-, stans, present participle of stare to stand

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	stance
释义	stance noun ˈstan(t)s 1 chiefly Scotland a : station b : site 2 a : a way of standing or being placed : posture b : intellectual or emotional attitude took an antiwar stance 3 a : the position of the feet of a golfer or batter preparatory to making a swing b : the position of both body and feet from which an athlete starts or operates Synonyms attitude carriage poise posture station See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web And China's tough stance on Covid-19 lockdowns is putting pressure on the world's second-largest economy. WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 What about taking a strong stance on automatic weapons and revising school safety plans to eliminate guns and senseless murder? Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 The British royal family has a tradition of staying as removed from policy affairs as possible, and to voice a neutral stance on potentially divisive political issues. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2022 The company turned the beauty industry on its head with a bold stance on inclusivity, offering 40 foundation shades without coaxing. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Sep. 2022 In a new ad, Herschel Walker attacks Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams over their stance on race. Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 But anti-communist internationalism on the right also helps explain Reagan’s comparatively genial stance on immigration. Kim Phillips-fein, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2022 With the benefit of hindsight, as well as a review of the film, Whittingham’s stance Monday on the play had not changed since Saturday night. Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Pro-life groups have been sharply critical of O'Rourke's stance on the issue. Fox News, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English stance, staunce, from Middle French estance position, posture, stay, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin stantia, from Latin stant-, stans, present participle of stare* to stand First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing stance open stance closed stance open stance closed stance Kids Definition stance noun ˈstans : way of standing : posture … he positioned my body for the perfect ski stance. Ann M. Martin, Baby-sitters' Winter Vacation stance noun as in posture a general way of holding the body a slightly aggressive stance Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance posture attitude carriage behavior demeanor seat poise pose station presence attention body language bearing conduct mien deportment aspect air look
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stance

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