stature

noun

stat·ure ˈsta-chər

Synonyms of stature next

: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position

: quality or status gained by growth, development, or achievement

Example Sentences

The university has grown in stature during her time as president. a man of surprisingly great stature

Recent Examples on the Web Sitting at the defendant’s tables in Mehta’s courtroom, Cooper’s worried looks belied his beefy stature. —

Courtland Milloy, Washington Post, 9 May 2023 Before long, his small stature led him to abandon those other athletic endeavors. —

Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 8 May 2023 In 2021, he was elected to Russia’s Parliament — a sign of the nationalists’ rising stature in President Putin’s system — but gave up his seat. —

Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 6 May 2023 The performers only grew in stature as the show progressed, as did their acknowledgments of Nelson’s influence on them. —

Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 30 Apr. 2023 The 5-9, 182-pound dynamic threat in the open field might require a different utilization than other receivers, but his stature and miniscule catch radius haven't prevented him from becoming a major downfield weapon. —

Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023 Stephanie Keith/Bloomberg via Getty Images House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is coming up short in support for his first big legislative effort, a bill tying a debt ceiling increase to spending cuts, risking serious damage to both his stature and the US economy. —

Erik Wasson, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2023 The factors contributing to America’s decline in life expectancies could point to a decline in its international stature. —

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2023 Plus, its wide diameter and shorter stature compared with typical saucepans allow foods to heat up and cook faster. —

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