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

Despite his donations from Washington insiders, and his only having moved to Florida from there in 2023, Vindman tried to portray himself as an outsider ready to disrupt the status quo. — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

But his successor will have a real chance to break with the status quo and craft a more coherent and more effective Middle East strategy. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

The Renewable Challenge getty Solar and wind have challenged the status quo for two decades, making significant headway. — Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

One of the standout prototypes this year was the BMW Alpina, a material manifestation of the marque’s discontent with the status quo. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

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