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Recent Examples of stature
When Tracy was introduced onto the show, her brother Alan was already married to Monica, who Tracy thought was beneath him in stature and in place in society.
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Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
That’s no surprise to many, because a player of Trout’s stature gets the benefit of the doubt from umpires.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
His stature among sheriffs in Kentucky and throughout the United States was unmatched.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
It’s taken on more stature since FirstBank Center closed in Broomfield in 2023, having already hosted entertainers like Nate Bargatze, Weezer, Salt-N-Pepa, and even David Bowie.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
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Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
That’s no surprise to many, because a player of Trout’s stature gets the benefit of the doubt from umpires.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
His stature among sheriffs in Kentucky and throughout the United States was unmatched.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
It’s taken on more stature since FirstBank Center closed in Broomfield in 2023, having already hosted entertainers like Nate Bargatze, Weezer, Salt-N-Pepa, and even David Bowie.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stature
Noun
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Solis is constantly reaching for new heights — an apt metaphor for his career.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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The mix of full-height glazing and open-plan architecture dissolves the boundary between inside and out.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fortune has chronicled Swift’s elevation to billionaire status, noting Bloomberg’s estimate anchored in catalog value, touring/merch, streaming, and real estate—framed as a rare case of an entertainer reaching the mark primarily through music and performance.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Canales opted to go with practice-squad elevation Brandon Walton in the first half before rolling with Brady Christensen thereafter.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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