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 However, his taller stature can work against him when defending both the run and the pass. Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 But his stature and lack of starting experience still loom large for teams debating whether to take a risk on him with such a high pick. Ben Kamisar, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026 But Davion Mitchell’s lack of stature is a factor, with Tyler Herro lacking wingspan at shooting guard. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026 Its functionality and small stature play to your aesthetic’s strengths rather than making the room look washed out or cluttered. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stature
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Noun
  • The documentary chronicled the height of outlaw country, which saw Coe in good company — Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, and the Charlie Daniels Band are also featured.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Cut up to half the sedge's height in early spring to thin it out.
    Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The drawings contained in the design plans show the front elevation, top and projection of the president's desk in the Oval Office.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • At roughly 12,400 feet elevation, surrounded by steep terrain, loose rock and snow, there was no safe way up or down.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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