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
The fact these nations are becoming more organised around the practicalities of transition should be a clear indicator of how the energy status quo is changing.
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María Mendiluce, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran, is known for railing against the billionaire class and political status quo.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 22 May 2026
But now, there’s a certain Radian that seeks to challenge that status quo.
—New Atlas, 21 May 2026
Fashion was hit by brand management tremors on Wednesday as two new fault lines opened up, further cracking the industry’s status quo.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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María Mendiluce, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran, is known for railing against the billionaire class and political status quo.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 22 May 2026
But now, there’s a certain Radian that seeks to challenge that status quo.
—New Atlas, 21 May 2026
Fashion was hit by brand management tremors on Wednesday as two new fault lines opened up, further cracking the industry’s status quo.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for status quo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for status quo
normality
Noun
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But normality is gauged by behavior, an individual’s social life.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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And, in the period since, a sense of normality has returned.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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