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 Gigot’s defense of Druckenmiller suggested that his reputation and stature obviated concerns about his use of AI. — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 The person of interest is a man, possibly Hispanic or mixed race, 40 to 50 years old with a medium complexion who is tall in stature but has a thin build. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 With his versatility, swing-and-miss stuff and 6-foot-6 stature, Brown could have added another dimension to a potential playoff roster, but those plans are now on pause. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The fact that Fosse is only growing in stature doesn’t hurt either. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stature
  1. height
  2. elevation
Noun
  • The zoning change would be necessary to build a development of that scale because local zoning guidelines for the downtown area cap building heights at four stories.
    — Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Now, 15 years later, Cook has catapulted the company to stratospheric heights by forging his own path.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of height
Noun
  • Her minimalist black sandal added a touch of elevation and formality to her shorts-and-T combo.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Curiosity has climbed through a vertical half-mile (1 kilometer) of rock layers so far, finding clay-rich, mudstone layers that give way at higher elevations to younger sandstones full of salty minerals.
    — Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevation

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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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