the status quo

noun

: the current situation : the way things are now

He's content with the status quo and isn't looking for change.

She wants to maintain the status quo.

Examples of the status quo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The plaintiffs’ lawyers said in a statement that the lawsuit asks for one thing — preserving the status quo to keep the workers employed pending arbitration. — Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Andrew Harnik | Getty Images The Federal Reserve is still expected by futures traders and prediction markets to maintain the status quo at its July meeting, leaving interest rates unchanged once again. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 July 2026

The airport recently extended its current lease agreement an extra year, keeping the status quo in place through at least June 30, 2027, while the city hammers out a long-term deal. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

El-Sayed has built his campaign around bold policy proposals, rejecting corporate PAC money and casting himself as an alternative to the status quo of the Democratic Party. — Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

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