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 Martinique is seeking to use its European status, Caribbean location, natural resources, infrastructure and cultural assets to build a more diversified economy based on agribusiness, manufacturing, processing, tourism and renewable energy. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 Florida residents can check the status of the evacuation order via an online map that is being updated by the state's Division of Emergency Management. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 The dashboard displays battery percentage, input and output power, connection status, and charging history at a glance, and adding multiple Jackery power stations was quick and seamless. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 The judge set a status conference for next Thursday to make sure Hanafin's transfer had been completed. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 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
  • Now, the aging superstar finds himself in an awkward situation where no one wants to be – overstaying his welcome like that uncle at Thanksgiving or Christmas who can’t read the room.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
  • When a call is overturned, Baseball Savant measures the difference in run expectancy between the situation before the pitch/challenge and the situation after the call is flipped.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of situation
Noun
  • The service Gracious and genial, the staff operates on a high level.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Guitar Center wants its staff to match customers’ enthusiasm for music, whatever their skill level.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of level
Noun
  • Interestingly enough, some of the most worth-it Prime Day deals this year are affecting the footwear category.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In many cases, Americans aren’t getting the best deals compared with the rest of the world.
    — Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of deal
Noun
  • The clash added another layer to a campaign in which el Sayed’s positions on foreign policy and his associations with prominent progressive figures have become points of contention.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • While Spencer Jones is still a work in progress defensively in center, Grisham certainly shouldn’t be patrolling the position for the Yankees moving forward.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • While the episodic stories reflect the never-ending parade of tourists and partygoers, the show also provides Dennis and Rosa with long-term arcs.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Suffice it to say the mystery bullets that landed in Rate Field’s bleachers in 2023 and wounded two women definitely aren’t relevant to this feel-good story but are worth mentioning to remind us how much the Sox narrative has changed.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of story
Noun
  • Follert credits the monthly check-ins and the direct impact employees can have in shaping the company culture for its ranking in the top 10.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Some determine whether a firm meets baseline requirements; others are weighted to determine its place in the final ranking.
    — Kelli Grant, CFP®,Riley de León, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of ranking
Noun
  • Health outcomes in the county rank among the worst in the state and nation, according to the Unified Government.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Aboard a massive capital ship, players work alongside a dynamic crew to earn their rank.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of rank
Noun
  • Does swapping in Leonard for Brandon Ingram put them in the upper echelon?
    — Doug Haller, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Jocelyn Bioh is entering the upper echelon of contemporary playwrights, after her current Broadway play, School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play, opened on September 28 to raves.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of echelon

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“Status.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/status. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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