stature

noun

ˈsta-chər How to pronounce stature (audio)
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 His favorite target, CeeDee Lamb, emerged from the shadows with a breakout game that restores his stature among the NFL’s top wideouts in just one game. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026 Social media comments marvel at his agility and ninja-like moves, in spite of his unusual stature. — Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 At the time, NBA commissioner Adam Silver declared the change was intended to signal that the WNBA held equal stature with other major professional leagues. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 After 9/11, the movement grew in stature, and fighting the United States and its Western allies, which most jihadis had previously considered a relatively low priority, became a more mainstream objective. — Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stature
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  1. height
  2. elevation
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  • Philbrick, a seasoned and popular chronicler of the American past, is equally concerned with those who got trampled by the rush as with those who rode it to astonishing heights of wealth and influence.
    — Richard Kreitner, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Building 1 offers a clear ceiling height of up to 25 feet at the peak, while building 2 provides approximately 18 feet of clear height.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of height
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  • As for the elevations, McGraw will be making his NFL debut and Smith will be making his Dolphins debut.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The parade of atmospheric river storms that could soak flatlanders could just as easily deliver record-breaking powder at higher, colder elevations.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of elevation

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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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