posture
noun
the relative disposition of the parts of something.
Example Sentences
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In another case, warthogs use distinctive body postures to invite birds and mammals to clean them.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026
More than 15 pleas to adopt Valerio, showing him in playful postures such as playing fetch and posing in a sunflower hat, remain live on Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
Not only do we tend to mirror each other’s movements, postures, facial expressions and gestures; we also uncannily sync up our heart rates, blood pressure, pupil dilation and hormonal activity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
In a transformation this fundamental, those defensive postures carry real costs.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 18, 2025
Noodle postures up against me, making for Tyrell.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
