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 Alvarado, who has comparable stature to Brunson, was wrapped up by Wembanyama and thrown away from the play. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 Amenities and experiences The hotel’s boutique stature means that there aren’t many amenities on site. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026 The song’s stature is such that it can be used to make a statement in a way that the official anthem never can. Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 At only 20 feet high, Abrams Falls’ stature isn’t its most impressive quality; however, the sheer force of water that tumbles down it is an experience to enjoy with several senses—certainly sight, but also sound and feel too. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stature
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Noun
  • Swells on Tuesday led to beach hazard warnings across Southern California, along with high wave heights and rip currents, the National Weather Service warned.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 June 2026
  • Barry had been appointed in April 2020, at the height of pandemic uncertainty, when stay-at-home orders made foot traffic to brick-and-mortar retailers like Best Buy nearly impossible.
    Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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  • Thanks to the elevation, there were a number of extreme outlier home runs, including one from Brewers catcher William Contreras.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
  • The wines are shaped by Pritchard Hill’s volcanic soils and high-elevation vineyards, yielding the rich, structured reds that have made Pritchard Hill a favorite among oenophiles.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 June 2026

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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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