Synonyms of status quo

status quo

noun

-ˈkwō 

as in normality

the state or fact of being the way things usually are

civic leaders who are afraid to do anything that might change the town's status quo

Synonyms & Similar Words

• normality
• normalcy
• currency
• prevalence
• routine
• groove
• peace
• rut
• harmony
• conventionality
• orderliness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abnormality
• irregularity
• unusualness
• disruption
• uncommonness
• disturbance
• disruptiveness
• disorderliness
• deviance
• anomalousness
• unconventionality
• extraordinariness
• exceptionalness
• remarkableness
• noteworthiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of status quo

Despite the years of Sturm und Drang about pandemic origins, and the wholesale adoption of the lab-leak theory by the party that controls both Congress and the White House, a shaky status quo still persists in biosafety. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

But that document alone can’t obviate constitutional provisions a future government might invoke to return to an earlier status quo that’s more favorable to Moscow (and by extension Beijing), and adversarial to everyone else. — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Even in pro sports, leagues and players’ associations have operated for years in status quo. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026

While having some regulation is better than the city’s status quo, Montalvo argued the city’s proposals don’t address resident concerns around water use, electricity use, zoning regulations and noise pollution. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026