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
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Recent Examples of status quo
Most importantly, Skyrocket stands out by challenging Big Tech’s status quo.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Perhaps–but the alternative is a status quo built on hypocrisy and inequality.
—Federico Peña, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
This could be a new status quo for the Bulls, whose roster includes six guards.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
This is a significant improvement from the previous status quo implemented under the Biden administration.
—David Williams, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Perhaps–but the alternative is a status quo built on hypocrisy and inequality.
—Federico Peña, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
This could be a new status quo for the Bulls, whose roster includes six guards.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
This is a significant improvement from the previous status quo implemented under the Biden administration.
—David Williams, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for status quo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for status quo
normality
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Away from the track, Friedrich is a working police officer, adding an air of normality to an all-time great athlete.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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But after such an odd week to start F1’s on-track running in 2026, some normality will resume in two weeks at the first Bahrain test.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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