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

Chenault explains how leaders can establish clear priorities when the stakes are high, encourage employees to speak up about problems, and challenge the status quo. — Harvard Business Review, 27 Oct. 2026

Horvath, whose district takes in 2 million people, said Raman will shake up the status quo, bringing a new approach to homelessness, housing affordability, emergency preparedness and other issues. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

At the same time, the currents of self-optimization and growing conservatism are warping the status quo toward a curve-free catwalk. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

In the status quo, international financial institutions have been an essential lifeline. — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

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