as in height
the distance of something or someone from bottom to top a man of surprisingly great stature

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Recent Examples on the Web His exceptional skills and composure under pressure earned him the accolade of Best Goalkeeper in the tournament, further enhancing his stature as a key player on the international stage. Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 With her 5-foot-9-inch stature, the South Korean dancer and choreographer can effortlessly capture anyone’s attention — sometimes on-purpose, and other times, by accident. Jenna Wang, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024 Scott raised his stature this past year by running for the Republican nomination for president but bowed out and endorsed former President Donald Trump before the Iowa caucuses. David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Oct. 2024 Also in 1978, Paul Robeson, a one-man show starring the late James Earl Jones, perhaps the only actor with the stature and charisma to embody the original, was mounted on Broadway. Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stature 

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“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stature. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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