status

noun

ˈstā-təs How to pronounce status (audio)
Definition of statusnext
1
as in situation
position with regard to conditions and circumstances let me know if your status changes and you're available to work

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2
as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement resented her lowly status in the organization

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Recent Examples of status The family-friendly mythological comedy centers on eight ordinary mortals who must combine their wit and courage to outsmart formidable deities, earning the legendary status of the Eight Immortals. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026 Beyond the championship course itself, Dunas’ practice facilities further reinforce its status as a world-class golf destination. — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Goodman could command a franchise-altering haul, given his pre-arb status and monster power numbers. — The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Net worth is then valued as of December 31, 2026—meaning even James’s move to Philadelphia this summer wouldn’t retroactively undo his California residency status on the trigger date. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for status
Recent Examples of Synonyms for status
  1. situation
  2. level
  3. deal
  4. position
  5. story
  6. ranking
  7. rank
  8. echelon
Noun
  • With the offense in a third-and-goal situation from the 6-yard line, all eyes were on the unit to punctuate its most successful day of practice so far.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Most of the 106 rooms—the penthouse situation the exception—are snug.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of situation
Noun
  • In the middle, fruit and vegetables were recommended for consumption at a slightly greater level than dairy and meat.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
  • While the number of students in Fort Worth ISD who have met grade level on reading STAAR exams has risen 8 percentage points from 2019 to 2026, that number has risen just 3 points in that same time period for math results.
    — Samuel O’Neal July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of level
Noun
  • That single habit, repeated across thousands of deals, is the real reason influencer rates keep climbing.
    — Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • There is currently a restrictive salary cap; Inter Miami CF worked around that to sign Messi in 2023 with a creative deal that included a stake in the franchise.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Definition of deal
Noun
  • The Braves have secured consecutive home wins and maintained their strong position atop the National League East as the trade deadline approaches Monday.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • While their ranks were restored, they were not put directly back in their previous positions in the Criminal Investigations Division.
    — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • In the comics and his origin story movie, Johnny sells his soul to the devil Mephisto in order to cure his father’s cancer.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • Homeowners at The Club at Brickell Bay, a 43-story condo that’s a popular Airbnb destination, had scheduled a visit from city code compliance inspectors who planned to gather evidence of hazardous building code and short-term rental violations.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of story
Noun
  • The tune is one of only two among the Grammy winner’s 10 appearances on the ranking that have not entered the top 10.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • The former Virginia star earned a tour spot through the PGA Tour University ranking.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of ranking
Noun
  • Feehan, a first lieutenant who was killed Saturday, will be posthumously promoted to the rank of captain and awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Action Badge.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • After spells at Le Havre, ASPTT Marseille and Nationals of Cavigal, RB Leipzig pounced last summer to sign him from the amateur ranks of French football.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of rank
Noun
  • That trio is capable of rounding out an upper-echelon four-man rotation with Bonitto, but only if each takes the next step in his game this fall.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 21 July 2026
  • The fact that the top echelon of Netflix series and movies account for an outsized share of total viewing on the streamer is not a new phenomenon.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026
Definition of echelon

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“Status.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/status. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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