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 Brands no less significant than Tito’s Vodka, Don Julio tequila, and--most recently--Talisker single malt scotch, have seen their statures soar after taking home top prizes in SF. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025 Meteora, its follow-up, is also growing in stature. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 With her bright white skirt hitting mid-thigh in front, her sleek leather boots were on full display, boasting a pointed toe, leg-hugging shaft and simple block heel, which offered the Hey Dude ambassador (who mentioned her short stature to FN) a boost in height. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025 Still, its time here left a positive mark: Boeing supported civic institutions, hired local talent and helped elevate Chicago’s stature as a center for global business. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for stature
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Noun
  • But one who does not consistently reach such heights is Alfred Caldwell.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
  • In 2022, Rotterdam’s historic De Hef bridge was temporarily dismantled to accommodate the yacht Before Bezos set sail on Koru, a historic bridge in the Netherlands needed to be temporarily altered to accommodate the yacht's height.
    Caroline Blair, People.com, 24 June 2025
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  • Out-and-back route is 4.5 miles with an 800-foot elevation gain.
    Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
  • The area is sandwiched between the higher elevation Crestwood and Monticello neighborhoods and the Trinity River levees.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025

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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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