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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
Experts said China’s apparent acceptance of North Korea’s nuclear status may be in reaction to the strong Putin-Kim ties.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Governors traditionally mobilize the National Guard in their states, but Trump was able to deploy National Guard troops directly in DC because of its unique status as the seat of the federal government.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
But for the neutrinos — the uncharged leptons — their status as a spin-½ particle is a little different.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Key issues are often interdependent, particularly the status of Palestinians.
—David Mednicoff, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Governors traditionally mobilize the National Guard in their states, but Trump was able to deploy National Guard troops directly in DC because of its unique status as the seat of the federal government.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
But for the neutrinos — the uncharged leptons — their status as a spin-½ particle is a little different.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Key issues are often interdependent, particularly the status of Palestinians.
—David Mednicoff, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for status
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While giving his thoughts on the situation, one former NBA star made some iconic comparisons.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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This is a situation where inflation is now an emergent risk … and gold is the only game in town.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The regulation of historic districts is done at the local level.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Unlike traditional firms that lock clients into multi-year deals, Anderson emphasizes adaptability.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Online lender Klarna priced its IPO at $40 per share on Tuesday, above its expected range, in a deal that values the Swedish company at about $15 billion.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Barrett's clear statement on the 22nd Amendment carries significant weight given her position on the Supreme Court, which would likely be asked to rule on any attempt to circumvent the two-term limit.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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At home, consciously shape algorithm interactions to reflect your preferences and ethical positions.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Then, in February, after an early version of the site was ready, a story about Shield Seniors and Tejasvi appeared in the Dallas Observer, bringing her to the attention of the people at AARP.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Taylor and Wasserman both said Milwaukee County could not single-handedly solve the entire state's arts funding problem and that responsibility for Milwaukee's ranking lies in the state Legislature.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Financially, Mexico also fares well, though safety and air quality continue to drag down its overall Quality of Life ranking.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Heilongjiang, Xinjiang and Hebei topped provinces with the most ski resorts; Jilin, Hebei and Xinjiang led the ranks in number of ski visits.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The six-year-old fintech startup has generated an almost cult-like following among not only CFOs, but rank-and-file employees who hate filing expense reports every month.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Even with new hotels cropping up in Chicago (seemingly by the day), the elegant Peninsula remains a fixture in the upper echelon of must-stay properties.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Her commercial echelon, again, is more akin to pure pop artists like Madonna, whose lyrical narratives—while memorable—aren’t usually packed with diaristic detail.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Status.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/status. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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