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posture

[pos-cher] / ˈpɒs tʃər /
NOUN
stance, circumstance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aspect attitude demeanor disposition mode
STRONG
bearing brace carriage condition deportment mien phase port pose position presence set situation state
WEAK
positure
NOUN
beliefs
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attitude disposition feeling frame of mind mood outlook sentiment stance
STRONG
inclination standpoint
WEAK
point of view
VERB
display an attitude
Synonyms
STRONG
affect attitudinize display fake masquerade playact pose
WEAK
do a bit do for effect fake it make a show pass for pass off put on airs put up a front show off
Antonyms
STRONG
withhold
WEAK
be truthful

Example Sentences

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Japan's defence posture was written into its post-World War Two constitution in 1947.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“The stagflation-like tone of the beige book will reinforce the Fed’s wait-and-see posture on interest rates,” said Sal Guatieri, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Infiniti: The first thing it really taught me was that my posture is not as good as I thought it was because those costumes really force you to take over perfect posture.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

In a March statement to the Senate, he wrote that the Continent’s geography and posture allow the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Ekon said nothing in answer, but Koffi snuck a glance at him and thought she saw his muscles relax, saw the slightest shift in his stiffened posture.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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