Definition of staturenext
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 Its functionality and small stature play to your aesthetic’s strengths rather than making the room look washed out or cluttered. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026 Each patient is affected differently, but common symptoms include autism, intellectual disabilities, short stature, low muscle tone, and speech delay. Penelope Gatlin, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026 Add to that the diminished stature of the United Nations. ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 His huge frame would be a switch from the 6-5 statures of Williams and predecessor Joe Staley. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stature
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Noun
  • The documentary chronicled the height of outlaw country, which saw Coe in good company — Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, and the Charlie Daniels Band are also featured.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Cut up to half the sedge's height in early spring to thin it out.
    Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The drawings contained in the design plans show the front elevation, top and projection of the president's desk in the Oval Office.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • At roughly 12,400 feet elevation, surrounded by steep terrain, loose rock and snow, there was no safe way up or down.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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