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stature

1 of 1noun
/ˈstætʃər/
1

the high level of respect people have for someone based on their impressive achievements

  • His work elevated him to a position of great stature in the scientific community.
  • The former president maintains stature as an elder statesman.
  • As the founder of the company, she held immense stature among employees.
2

the height of a person or animal when standing upright

  • She was of small stature but possessed a strong, confident presence.
  • His taller stature gave him an advantage in basketball.
  • At over 6 feet tall, he had an imposing stature that commanded attention.
  • Despite his average stature, his presence in the room was commanding.
  • He had a tall stature, which made him stand out in the crowd.
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