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
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 Vacationstance
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