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 With my shorter stature, the firm fabric of the bib juts tight at the throat especially when hunched over the counter during cooking prep. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 Rooms The sheer architectural ingenuity and stature of the main building will take your breath away. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 Over the decades, as Shakur’s stature grew and evolved, there were flare-ups of media interest and theories but no conclusions or arrests. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 Many say a star of Clarkson’s stature (American Idol winner, talk show host, millions of followers) blasting a small Brooklyn store just isn’t cool. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stature
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  1. height
  2. elevation
Noun
  • The entrance has a double-height ceiling topped with glass, while the main living room is two stories tall with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the garden.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Michael Stambaugh looks through a clinometer, an eyepiece that uses triangulation to measure tree heights, vertical angles, and slope steepness.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of height
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  • Earlier this week, leaf change stood at about 12-18% above 3,000 feet and at about 10% in the lower elevations.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Hartney recommends reviewing an itinerary’s activity descriptions with an older parent ahead of travel, paying attention to walking distances, terrain, elevation, long days, and how much free time is built in.
    — Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of elevation

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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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