Synonyms of status

status

noun

ˈstā-təs 

1

as in situation

position with regard to conditions and circumstances

let me know if your status changes and you're available to work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• situation
• deal
• story
• posture
• picture
• scene
• rank
• state
• footing
• ball game
• standing
• status quo
• score
• spot
• place

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• level
• position
• ranking
• rank
• echelon
• place
• degree
• situation
• standing
• stratum
• station
• footing
• condition
• reach(es)
• rung
• function
• rating
• order
• capacity
• estate
• walk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of status

But Pluto presents an especially curious case because the stakes for most people are so low — its planetary status hardly affects the general public day-to-day. — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026

King Charles reportedly welcomes seeing more of his son and grandchildren privately, but the couple will remain non-working royals, with no change to their status. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Most of those with asylum cases currently pending would be recategorized but would lose their status as business or tourism travelers, according to the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the revocations are not final yet. — Matthew Lee, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

The Navy has yet to provide detailed information about the missile’s development timeline, testing program, guidance system, or operational status. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing status

• status quo