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Recent Examples of stature
Based on Lee Child’s Jack Reacher novel series, the show stars Ritchson as the infamous ex-military police officer and drifter who uses his combat skills (and intimidating stature) to take down dangerous criminals.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
However, his taller stature can work against him when defending both the run and the pass.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
But his stature and lack of starting experience still loom large for teams debating whether to take a risk on him with such a high pick.
—Ben Kamisar, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Its functionality and small stature play to your aesthetic’s strengths rather than making the room look washed out or cluttered.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
However, his taller stature can work against him when defending both the run and the pass.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
But his stature and lack of starting experience still loom large for teams debating whether to take a risk on him with such a high pick.
—Ben Kamisar, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Its functionality and small stature play to your aesthetic’s strengths rather than making the room look washed out or cluttered.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stature
Noun
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Many of the precautions a traveler could take are similar to those that became familiar at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Schlamminger said that’s a notable difference — such as measuring the height of a human and being a millimeter or two off.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Alongside the duo’s elevation, the raging crowds for Yeat’s live shows became both electric and chaotic.—
Miki Hellerbach,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Val raised her eyebrows, which were already penciled at a higher-than-average elevation near the top of her head.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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