Definition of staturenext
as in height
the distance of something or someone from bottom to top a man of surprisingly great stature

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Recent Examples of stature But Cornyn's precarious stature as an incumbent vulnerable in his own party's primary has been the focus of a majority of the massive sums spent by both sides in the run up to March 3. Thomas Beaumont, Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026 But Cornyn’s precarious stature as an incumbent vulnerable in his own party’s primary has been the focus of a majority of the massive sums spent by both sides in the run up to March 3. Thomas Beaumont, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026 Paramount insiders say Bloys’ stature, expertise and talent relations should seemingly be welcome under the Ellison regime, particularly since the previous Paramount regime killed off HBO’s longtime rival Showtime. Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026 But Cornyn’s precarious stature as an incumbent vulnerable in his party’s primary has been the focus of a majority of the the massive sums spent by both sides in the run-up to Tuesday’s balloting. Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stature
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Noun
  • The hope for this team was that Peterson could carry KU’s offense to new heights, particularly in the postseason.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Wordless electronic lounge music pulses over the speakers, hanging well above the dining room from a triple-height ceiling.
    Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Low-elevation blooms are expected to persist until mid- to late March as winds and heat accelerate their decline.
    Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
  • While fire danger persists in lower elevations, Colorado’s mountains can expect between a dusting and 2 inches of snow, according to the weather service.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026

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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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