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the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
resented her lowly status in the organization
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Recent Examples of status
Does Frey intend to take aim at the emptiness of money and status as metrics for the good life, for human flourishing?
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Book Marks
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
Legacy and Money Still Buy Access — Quietly: Despite frequent denials, legacy status and donor connections still tilt the field.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Broader National Trend and Political Debate Congressional Republicans in Colorado, one of seven states offering health care regardless of immigration status, are urging Democratic Governor Jared Polis to rescind Medicaid eligibility for undocumented immigrants.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Platinum status, which is the highest level achievable, reflects strong performance across all categories.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 June 2025
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Book Marks
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
Legacy and Money Still Buy Access — Quietly: Despite frequent denials, legacy status and donor connections still tilt the field.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Broader National Trend and Political Debate Congressional Republicans in Colorado, one of seven states offering health care regardless of immigration status, are urging Democratic Governor Jared Polis to rescind Medicaid eligibility for undocumented immigrants.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Platinum status, which is the highest level achievable, reflects strong performance across all categories.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for status
Noun
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Still, in the case of a prolonged period of $100 per barrel oil, which many think could be achieved if the Middle East situation worsens significantly, a GDP loss of 0.5% is quite likely.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Hollywood agent Ari Emanuel, whose firm WME represents Parker and Stone, defended Paramount and Skydance’s handling of the situation on Friday by phone.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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The governor’s announcement included a list of other precautions such as limiting exercise or outdoor activity between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., wearing sun protection like sunscreen and lightweight clothes, and drinking more liquids regardless of activity level.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
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These Spanx deals won’t last long, so now’s the time to refresh your summer wardrobe with flattering, lightweight staples.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Trump had repeatedly urged Iran to make a deal on its nuclear program before striking its nuclear facilities, but the country pulled out of ongoing talks with the U.S. scheduled for June 15 in Oman and refused to return to the table in the following days.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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The student, a Chinese national, hopes to travel to the U.S. for a research intern position that would start in late July.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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The veteran’s track record includes leading creative positions at festivals in Locarno, Rome, Venice and Beijing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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Milestone inspections were supposed to be completed by the end of 2024 for certain older buildings that are three stories or higher.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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The Kansas City Current co-owner, 29, shared an Instagram story on Sunday, June 22, showing her in a leopard print swimsuit and sunglasses, relaxing in the paddling pool section of a large inflatable slide.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Michigan’s class began the day at No. 39 in the composite rankings but has started to pick up steam, particularly on the defensive line.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
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Here is what is new at the 2025 BMW Championship: Because only the top 50 golfers in the FedEx Cup rankings will participate in the championship, there is no cut, which ensures that the entire field – barring a withdrawal – will stick around until Sunday’s final round.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
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Loftus has experienced a remarkable rise at the agency, starting 16 years ago as an intern and quickly moving up the ranks.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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Loftus is a homegrown success story who started at the agency 16 years ago as an intern, in its previous incarnation as APA, quickly moving up the ranks.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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In it, when a chance encounter with a distraught stranger on a train goes horribly wrong, Jack Reacher (Ritchson) is drawn into a complex and deadly game that pits him against ruthless foes from the highest echelons of power.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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Because we got exposed to the real higher-level echelon of studio inner workings.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2025
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“Status.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/status. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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