1
: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position
2
: quality or status gained by growth, development, or achievement
was honored to be working with a scientist of her stature
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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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
At Valdosta State, Faulkner overcame his limited stature and skill set with intangibles and a high football IQ to lead his team to a national-title game.
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The discovery is notable not just for the surgery, but for the man’s physical stature.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
At Valdosta State, Faulkner overcame his limited stature and skill set with intangibles and a high football IQ to lead his team to a national-title game.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The discovery is notable not just for the surgery, but for the man’s physical stature.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Does his stature have an impact in the negotiating room?
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stature. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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