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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Meteora, its follow-up, is also growing in stature.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
With her bright white skirt hitting mid-thigh in front, her sleek leather boots were on full display, boasting a pointed toe, leg-hugging shaft and simple block heel, which offered the Hey Dude ambassador (who mentioned her short stature to FN) a boost in height.
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Still, its time here left a positive mark: Boeing supported civic institutions, hired local talent and helped elevate Chicago’s stature as a center for global business.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
The sheriff's department said that the five suspects were wearing similar clothing and had similar stature.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
With her bright white skirt hitting mid-thigh in front, her sleek leather boots were on full display, boasting a pointed toe, leg-hugging shaft and simple block heel, which offered the Hey Dude ambassador (who mentioned her short stature to FN) a boost in height.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Still, its time here left a positive mark: Boeing supported civic institutions, hired local talent and helped elevate Chicago’s stature as a center for global business.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
The sheriff's department said that the five suspects were wearing similar clothing and had similar stature.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for stature
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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stature. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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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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