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Recent Examples of stature
But as the women’s side of the sport grows in stature, so do the challenges in maintaining the welfare of its leading names.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 6 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
What’s unclear is whether Epstein simply sought influence and stature by cultivating scientists and science journalists or more widely sought to shape research outcomes.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 6 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
What’s unclear is whether Epstein simply sought influence and stature by cultivating scientists and science journalists or more widely sought to shape research outcomes.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stature
Noun
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The ball of the shoe to the heel has a tapered height, with the heel reaching three inches for a little extra thickness.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Yabusele is a 6-foot-7 forward who makes up for a slight lack of height with a powerful frame and aggressive approach around the basket.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The few remaining individuals live in barren, rugged terrain at high elevations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The higher elevation brings cool air, offering four seasons all with mild temperatures.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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