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.
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What has meant the most to me is how the Festival continues to build community — one that not only celebrates artistic excellence but actively uplifts underrepresented voices and filmmakers who challenge the status quo.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
The next Colombian administration would be unwise to advocate for a mere return to the status quo ante, which Trump clearly views as having benefited Colombia more than the United States.
—Kevin Whitaker, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
In its order issued after hours on Friday, the panel of the 9th Circuit said that its decision had not been made on the merits of the case, but rather to preserve the status quo while the appeal was considered in court.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 13 Dec. 2025
However, key to both their prospects is the form of quarterback and Heisman contender Julian Sayin, whom the Hoosiers will need to disrupt, and the status quo in this rivalry is to be dismantled.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
The next Colombian administration would be unwise to advocate for a mere return to the status quo ante, which Trump clearly views as having benefited Colombia more than the United States.
—Kevin Whitaker, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
In its order issued after hours on Friday, the panel of the 9th Circuit said that its decision had not been made on the merits of the case, but rather to preserve the status quo while the appeal was considered in court.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 13 Dec. 2025
However, key to both their prospects is the form of quarterback and Heisman contender Julian Sayin, whom the Hoosiers will need to disrupt, and the status quo in this rivalry is to be dismantled.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the status quo
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“The status quo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20status%20quo. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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