1
: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position
2
: quality or status gained by growth, development, or achievement
Examples of stature in a Sentence
The university has grown in stature during her time as president.
a man of surprisingly great stature
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The resort’s global stature is proved, as well, by the Whistler Blackcomb having hosted a number of sports events during the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Which is to say: Hanks seems to be having a ball, which is rewarding to see in an older actor of his stature who is still willing to take risks.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
Carpenter begins performances of the song by having her microphone lowered from the rafters, pausing just above where her arms can reach in a play on her diminutive stature.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Given the small stature, Audio-Technica couldn't fit all of the electronics inside.
—PCMAG, 27 Oct. 2024
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Which is to say: Hanks seems to be having a ball, which is rewarding to see in an older actor of his stature who is still willing to take risks.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
Carpenter begins performances of the song by having her microphone lowered from the rafters, pausing just above where her arms can reach in a play on her diminutive stature.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Given the small stature, Audio-Technica couldn't fit all of the electronics inside.
—PCMAG, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stature. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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stature
noun
stat·ure
ˈstach-ər 
1
: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position
2
: quality or status gained by growth, development, or achievement
artists of stature
Medical Definition
stature
noun
stat·ure
ˈstach-ər
: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position
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