1
: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position
2
: quality or status gained by growth, development, or achievement
Examples of stature in a Sentence
The university has grown in stature during her time as president.
a man of surprisingly great stature
Recent Examples on the Web
Despite their small stature, dachshunds are quick to alert their owners to unfamiliar sounds or visitors, often barking persistently to signal potential intruders.
—
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Agnes’ tiny stature belied her big heart.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
But obviously, signing someone of Sheridan’s stature does not come cheap — and that’s okay.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Bruce’s global stature is now comparable to Bob Marley or Muhammad Ali.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stature
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Agnes’ tiny stature belied her big heart.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
But obviously, signing someone of Sheridan’s stature does not come cheap — and that’s okay.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Bruce’s global stature is now comparable to Bob Marley or Muhammad Ali.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stature
Cite this Entry
“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stature. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
stature
noun
stat·ure
ˈstach-ər 
1
: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position
2
: quality or status gained by growth, development, or achievement
artists of stature
Medical Definition
stature
noun
stat·ure
ˈstach-ər
: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share