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 Teams of a similar stature, such as Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth, Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford, have made significant progress, whereas West Ham look unrecognisable in comparison with their own recent highs. Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 May 2025 Aurora is small in stature, measuring just 15.7 feet (4.8 meters) long. ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025 But divorced from the source material, there's an undeniable thrill in seeing a man of Cruise's stature (usually reported as 5′ 7″) taking on attackers far larger than him. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025 In this case, the first task is to acquaint the local populace with the new part-owner and his significance before the franchise can capitalize on his worldwide stature in the sport. Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for stature
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Noun
  • Choosing perennials with long bloom times, along with different heights and colors, adds charm and depth to the garden.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
  • Budget $300 to $500 for these pots, preferably in two or three different heights.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • The structures—built between the 1920s and 1960s—are built at slight elevations and capitalize on their surroundings by framing sweeping views of mountains and hills.
    Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
  • The Figari vineyard sits at 4,000 feet of elevation at the base of the Omu di Cagna Mountain while the Bonifacio vineyard is situated above the Mediterranean near the Bonifacio cliffs.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 29 May 2025

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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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