stature

noun

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

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In a sign of Mr. Wang’s stature in Communist Party circles, a funeral was held for him Sunday at Babaoshan, the cemetery in Beijing reserved for party elite, Beijing Youth Daily reported. — Amy Qin, BostonGlobe.com, "Wang Guodong, who painted and maintained Mao Zedong’s official portrait, dies at 88," 29 Aug. 2019 In a sign of Mr. Wang’s stature in Communist Party circles, a funeral was held for him on Sunday at Babaoshan, the cemetery in Beijing reserved for party elite, Beijing Youth Daily reported. — New York Times, "Wang Guodong, Who Painted Mao Year After Year, Dies at 88," 28 Aug. 2019 Known for its classic Craftsman and Spanish-style turn-of-the-century homes, South Park has grown in stature in recent years, well-regarded as a lively, walkable neighborhood with diverse shops and foodie-friendly dining. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "South Park: Historic homes mix with hip dining, shopping," 30 June 2019 The Scanner Briggs and co-counsel Tyler Smith plan to use Harris’ testimony to seek to downplay his leadership role and argue that his stature in the Ghost Ship community has been overstated. — Megan Cassidy, SFChronicle.com, "The Scanner: Ghost Ship defendant to testify, SF public defender’s spokeswoman shown the door," 17 June 2019 Even after the departure of 6-5 Shawn Poindexter, Arizona’s receiving corps has grown in stature. — Michael Lev, azcentral, "It’s unclear if Arizona Wildcats receivers will be better, but wideouts are definitely bigger," 13 Aug. 2019 Prosecutors also argue that Christensen showed a lack of remorse for killing Zhang and that Zhang was particularly vulnerable because of her small stature and limited English-speaking abilities. — Jamie Munks, chicagotribune.com, "Jury begins deliberations on possible death penalty for U. of I. killer Brendt Christensen," 17 July 2019 Still impressive in stature, Punctuation is nonetheless a shadow of her former self. — Nick Hawkins, National Geographic, "6 recent deaths push rare whales closer to extinction," 11 July 2019 Although small in stature, Cheddar has played a sizable role on the police comedy as Captain Holt’s cute sidekick. — Rachel Yang, EW.com, "The dog who played Cheddar on Brooklyn Nine-Nine has died," 11 July 2019

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