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 In short, the Red Sox, through a simple failure to communicate, and to communicate in a manner that befitted a player of Devers’ caliber and stature, essentially ruined the relationship. Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025 His presence is noted even when being quiet, like the rambunctious ram who is always ready to pounce on enemies, due to his 7-inch stature and ability to pose in different ways due to his joint structure. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 18 June 2025 Meanwhile, the Lady Raiders basketball program—once a national powerhouse in the 1990s and aughts—has struggled to regain its former stature, missing 11 consecutive NCAA Tournaments. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 June 2025 The test rocket is small in stature, measuring less than 21 feet (6.3 meters) tall and about 2.8 feet (85 centimeters) in diameter. ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for stature
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Noun
  • The first-floor gallery is confusing enough with its varying ceiling heights and tomb-like layout.
    Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
  • Chambray may be a humble fabric, but 100 Hands has elevated it to new heights with its Iced Washed Japanese Chambray Shirt.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Researchers thought colder temperatures and higher elevations could stop the march of invasive fire ants.
    Gareth McGrath, USA Today, 28 June 2025
  • Butler had been a Panther himself, and had resented Pratt’s elevation as Los Angeles leader.
    Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025

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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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