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 Small in stature but never short on personality, the Luva modular sectional has a squishy texture and a cartoonish shape. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026 Although content with his stature in furnishings retail and proud of his wife Elizabeth’s parallel blossoming as the proprietor of a thriving travel agency, Carney gets wrapped up with Uncle Rich once more. David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 With the grading of these three iconic cards, though, Broome is hopeful more cards of this stature will come through CGC’s door. Larry Holder, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Erling Haaland stands at 6 feet, 5 inches, an intimidating force who can make fellow soccer players look tiny in stature and talent. Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stature
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Noun
  • In the fall, the flashy Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences, designed like a stack of nine askew cubes, will soar past to its final height of 1,049 feet.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • By the time Phaedra’s birthday dinner rolls around, the sound of Porsha sharpening her knives reaches its height.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Or enjoy it from the small park at the top, which, at an elevation of 4,396 feet, offers panoramic views of much of Watauga County.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
  • The rugged area where Shields’ body was found is accessible via a 20-mile hike with 5,000 feet of elevation and several river crossings along the Pine Ridge Trail, according to AllTrails.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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