1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of status
From luxury perks like lounge access, elite status, and statement credits to outsize earning potential, these cards are designed to elevate your travel experience while delivering serious value.
—
Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025
If Google is forced to give up a key product like Chrome or lose its default status in popular products, there's no telling how the Internet could change.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 21 Apr. 2025
President Trump is also calling for Harvard to lose its tax- exempt status.
—CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
Leonard's status is nevertheless under massive scrutiny, even though he's looked every bit the two-time Finals MVP over the last couple of weeks.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for status
Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025
If Google is forced to give up a key product like Chrome or lose its default status in popular products, there's no telling how the Internet could change.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 21 Apr. 2025
President Trump is also calling for Harvard to lose its tax- exempt status.
—CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
Leonard's status is nevertheless under massive scrutiny, even though he's looked every bit the two-time Finals MVP over the last couple of weeks.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for status
Recent Examples of Synonyms for status
Noun
-
Now, losing over 2,400 staff members will likely worsen the situation.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
-
Manchester United are in the early stages of learning Amorim’s Plan A and lack the confidence and creativity to think their way out of a situation when things break down.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Contrary to expectations, many survivors’ cortisol levels were lower.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
-
With the cuts and losses at the FDA, there is growing fear that the funding level could dip below the historical threshold.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The downgrading of the talks comes at a critical time, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington could walk away if there was no progress on a deal soon.—
Elizabeth Piper,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
-
Since being announced last April, about half of the films on the list are available now in the U.S. or are coming soon, either through traditional distro deals or bespoke rollouts.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The letter comes more than a year before three of those five officials will seek to defend their positions in the 2026 election.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Apr. 2025
-
Faced with a nearly $1-billion shortfall, Bass has been weighing whether to lay off more than 1,500 city workers — or almost 5% of the workforce — while also eliminating some vacant positions.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Our goal this episode was ending certain stories in climactic ways, yet building a platform for the show to leap off.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
That’s high praise for a player who until pretty recently was just trying to finish number-one in the PGA Tour University rankings.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Moana also returned to the movie rankings after two weeks outside the top 10 with 223 million minutes.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The goal showed the intelligence of Lyon’s players, but also the X factor present in their ranks.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
-
Ord continued his service in the regular army after the war at the permanent rank of brigadier general.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Always looking to maximize profits, such airlines have come to believe that improved business class seats are the way forward, rendering the posh, private echelons at the pointy end of the plane redundant.—
Edward Russell,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Key is the support from the higher echelons of power.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Status.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/status. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share