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Recent Examples of stature
In my book, there are three or four watchmakers that have some stature but are still relatively independent.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Back then, maybe the only thing measurably clear about the then-16-year-old’s stature was his meager weight.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
If Kent’s criticism of the war proves prescient, his other beliefs, especially those concerning Jews, will ascend in stature along with it.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
His small stature and careful, halting steps between chambers and the bench hint at his age.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Back then, maybe the only thing measurably clear about the then-16-year-old’s stature was his meager weight.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
If Kent’s criticism of the war proves prescient, his other beliefs, especially those concerning Jews, will ascend in stature along with it.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
His small stature and careful, halting steps between chambers and the bench hint at his age.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stature
Noun
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An item that is adjustable will allow the user to lock in specific heights that work best for them.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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At its height, a period extending from the middle of the 16th century to the beginning of the 18th, the Mughal Empire controlled almost the entire Indian subcontinent, marshaling vast amounts of money and manpower.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Honest conversations with a ‘collision communicator’ While Coen attributes a lot of Lloyd’s breakout success to his work ethic and tenacity, the Jaguars’ head coach also believes the elevation of the linebacker’s skill set came out of in-depth discussions last offseason.—
Mike Kaye
March 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is the cloud forest, yes, but its elevation is actually lower, so those whose adjustment in the city was sketchy tend to find relief.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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