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

With that temporary order expiring Tuesday, the judge issued a preliminary injunction that preserves the status quo indefinitely while the case is pending. — Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

This will be an uphill battle, a fresh perspective that is skeptical of the status quo is what Springfield needs. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

But Lai ⁠urged democracies in the Indo-Pacific region to join forces to retain the status quo of peace and stability in the region. — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2026

Granted, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are superb smartphones, and safe choices if you're used to the status quo. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026

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