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 Anderson is a talented offensive player, though his small stature will lead to questions about his defensive capabilities. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 24 June 2026 Given her stature as one of the most famous individuals on the planet, the MSG plans underway could still be a giant smokescreen, in an effort to divert attention away from her real wedding arrangements. Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 McDavid underscored the ranch’s stature in the region. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 In the carousel, her daughter Vivian could be seen embracing Valente from behind, while her son Benjamin could be seen measuring his height against the athlete’s stature. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stature
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Noun
  • Platform Sandals Inspired by Martha Stewart Forget sky-high stilettos — Stewart is embracing a more comfortable way to add height.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • The yacht features four guest cabins, including a full-beam owner's suite, and a luminous main deck with full-height glazing.
    Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
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  • On southbound East Loop 820 frontage road between Lancaster Avenue to Meadowbrook Drive, elevation changes on the new roadway have led to the closure of some streets and road connections, but that frontage road and its accompanying streets are expected to reopen this fall.
    Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
  • Starting Saturday, precipitation will concentrate in the mountains and bring snowfall to higher-elevation areas, particularly around Valley County and above Stanley, according to Hewko.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2026

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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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