stature

noun

ˈsta-chər How to pronounce stature (audio)
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 Interviewers begin to ask him whether his polarizing stature might hamper his effectiveness as a public-health spokesperson—a reasonable question. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2026 So, how did David, small in stature relative to Goliath, defeat the giant without armor or a sword? — Linda Berckmann, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026 That meant one endless season after another, flowing into compressed offseasons, disadvantageous end-of-round draft statures and the ever-arduous schedule that the NFL formula assigns division winners. — Vahe Gregorian july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 His stature is the main reason many college programs shied away from him, according to Carrera. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stature
  1. height
  2. elevation
Noun
  • Look for a variety of heights and hues depending on the cultivar.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Blue dashers perch on short reeds and grasses to wait for prey, but each species of perching dragonfly has its own preference for perch height and type.
    — Rachel Sargent Mirus, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of height
Noun
  • The lake elevation level has fallen every day since July 31, according to data from the Bureau of Reclamation.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Nighttime lows in the mid 60s to low 80s (especially in the higher elevations).
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevation

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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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