Meaning & use
stature
A person's natural height, or the level of respect and importance they have gained through achievement or reputation.
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Despite his short stature, the boxer dominated opponents with sheer speed and skill.
Her stature in the scientific community grew after the groundbreaking discovery.
A note on using this word
Stature can describe literal physical height or, more often in formal writing, a figurative sense of reputation and standing.
Words with a similar meaning
reputationstanding
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