stature

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stat·ure | \ ˈsta-chər

Definition of stature

1 : natural height (as of a person) in an upright position

2 : quality or status gained by growth, development, or achievement

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Examples of stature in a Sentence

The university has grown in stature during her time as president. a man of surprisingly great stature

Recent Examples on the Web The family moved to public housing in East Harlem where Mr. Morales, who is small in stature, learned to fight. — New York Times, 13 May 2022 In truth, Powell, shorter than Teller in stature and blessed with a too-perfect grin, is the Cruisier of the two. — K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2022 Easy to assemble and slim in stature, the WandVac is ideal for quick spruce-ups without all the fuss larger vacuums can require. — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 5 May 2022 Despite being smaller in stature at 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds, Jones has a knack for being around the ball and making plays. — Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 30 Apr. 2022 The lineup continues to grow in stature every year, befitting the festival's rise to the top of the festival circuit. — Steve Baltin, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 Pacman is a gentle giant, large in stature and friendly in conversation. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2022 Not unlike Zellars, a man who was small in stature. — Terry Demio, The Enquirer, 30 Mar. 2022 Tiny in stature, as befits a former Christmas ornament, Marco Polo hasn’t had much opportunity to live up to his adventurous name. — Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022 See More

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