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 While Aykroyd was 22 when SNL premiered, O’Brien was 32 while filming, which helped create the illusion of O’Brien appearing more overpowering in stature. Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024 Looking back on his career, Jones bristled at the idea that his later achievements were due to his stature and connections rather than consistently inventive musicianship. August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 Perhaps his behavior was even considered typical among people of his stature. Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024 Blade seemed like an innocuous action thriller when it was released in 1998 but the movie, exuding tough attitude and replete with one-liners, launched a trilogy that has gained in stature and influence since the final installment came out in 2004. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stature 

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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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