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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Since that time, Johnny’s importance in the New York club scene has only grown in stature.
—Helen Mitsios, SPIN, 16 May 2024
Their reasoning for doing so is to further signify her confidence in her new stature in the ton.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 15 May 2024
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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stature. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
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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