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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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.
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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
Among the Palestinians, there is a person with the stature and community support needed to drive a transformation: Marwan Barghouti.
—Marwan Muasher, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2024
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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
Among the Palestinians, there is a person with the stature and community support needed to drive a transformation: Marwan Barghouti.
—Marwan Muasher, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stature. Accessed 14 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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