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 Despite the growth in the market seen over the last decade, prices for some canonical artists remain low relative to their stature and the quality of their work. Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026 Alvarado is only 6-foot, but the five-year NBA veteran finds ways to overcome his undersized stature with energy, edginess and IQ. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026 One that reflects a subtle but notable shift in both their stature and approach. Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026 Taking place in the second half of September, the festival has grown in stature over the past decade amid a buzzy time for the country’s film and TV sector. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stature
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Noun
  • The former couple produced and starred in the film, which was made at the height of the COVID pandemic.
    Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
  • In seasons 14 and 15, the PAW Patrol is on a roll with adventures that take the pups from the prehistoric wilds of Dinosaur Island to the rock-climbing heights of Rescue Mountain.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Alongside the duo’s elevation, the raging crowds for Yeat’s live shows became both electric and chaotic.
    Miki Hellerbach, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
  • Val raised her eyebrows, which were already penciled at a higher-than-average elevation near the top of her head.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026

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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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