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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Maybe that’s why Anderson’s presence in the film feels revolutionary—not in an overtly political way, but as a small act that might help preserve our sanity, a reassurance that not everyone is in on the grift of lulling us into believing that our new status quo is OK.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 30 July 2025
In effect, Democratic presidents are defenders of the institutional status quo.
—Terry M. Moe, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
In terms of fashion, my mom and aunties were the opposite of the Montgomery status quo.
—Alexis Okeowo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
Being bold, challenging status quo, and taking self-initiative are all valuable qualities of a leader.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 30 July 2025
In effect, Democratic presidents are defenders of the institutional status quo.
—Terry M. Moe, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
In terms of fashion, my mom and aunties were the opposite of the Montgomery status quo.
—Alexis Okeowo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
Being bold, challenging status quo, and taking self-initiative are all valuable qualities of a leader.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for status quo
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“Status quo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/status%20quo. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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