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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stature
Noun
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The first-floor gallery is confusing enough with its varying ceiling heights and tomb-like layout.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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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
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Researchers thought colder temperatures and higher elevations could stop the march of invasive fire ants.—
Gareth McGrath,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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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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