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
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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
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
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
Ann M. Martin, Baby-sitters' Winter Vacationinstances 1 of 2
noun
as in examples
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like this is just one instance of his repeated failure to do what he promised Synonyms & Similar Words
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- examples
- cases
- specimens
- samples
- illustrations
- exemplifications
- indications
- prototypes
- exemplars
- representatives
- cases in point
- paradigms
- manifestations
- archetypes
- cross sections
- evidences
- signs
- classics
- microcosms
- loci classici
instances
2 of 2verb
1
as in cites
to give as an example instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes Synonyms & Similar Words
- cites
- mentions
- references
- quotes
- adduces
- documents
- sources
- names
- specifies
- illustrates
- represents
- exemplifies
- bears out
- adverts (to)
- corroborates
- validates
- refers (to)
- touches (on or upon)
- substantiates
2
as in mentions
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude Synonyms & Similar Words
- mentions
- cites
- notices
- specifies
- names
- notes
- quotes
- indicates
- indicates
- suggests
- implies
- adverts (to)
- signals
- drops
- explains
- refers (to)
- intimates
- infers
- touches (on or upon)
- introduces
- denominates
- pronounces
- announces
- signifies
- intends
- designates
- broadcasts
- points (out)
- sounds
- interposes
- spells out
- publishes
- alludes (to)
- interpolates
- hints (at)
- interjects
- worms
- clarifies
- insinuates
- advertises
- declares
- broaches
- brings up
- explicates
- publicizes
- infiltrates
- elucidates
- proclaims
- clears (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignores
- neglects
- disregards
- forgets
- slights
- overlooks
- passes over
- overpasses
3
as in illustrates
to show or make clear by using examples instanced the hero's moral courage with several examples from the novel Synonyms & Similar Words
- illustrates
- demonstrates
- exemplifies
- explains
- mentions
- cites
- quotes
- specifies
- adduces
- names
- details
- analyzes
- clarifies
- lists
- explicates
- interprets
- spells out
- elucidates
- enumerates
- expounds
- construes
- simplifies
- edifies
- breaks down
- illuminates
- clears (up)
- enlightens
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- obscures
- clouds
- blurs
- beclouds
- darkens
- confuses
- fogs
- muddies
- perplexes
- puzzles