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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
At 74, Wonder seems uninterested in reverently replicating the hits that cemented his status as a musical genius over half a century ago.
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David Hochman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The hope is that Garrett can receive treatment and come back to the game, though no additional details have been provided just yet on his potential second-half status.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
The fact that this did not occur could point to a lapse in the verification process, where either technology or human oversight failed to identify her missing ticket status.
—Selika Josiah Talbott, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
This rice cooker has a fan base—and it’s fully earned that status.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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David Hochman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The hope is that Garrett can receive treatment and come back to the game, though no additional details have been provided just yet on his potential second-half status.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
The fact that this did not occur could point to a lapse in the verification process, where either technology or human oversight failed to identify her missing ticket status.
—Selika Josiah Talbott, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
This rice cooker has a fan base—and it’s fully earned that status.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for status
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Another potential issue is Tucker's contract situation.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, Foxx used comedy and diagnosis from medical experts to make the best sense of his situation for his first stand-up special since 2003.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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For occasional or seasonal consumption or lower levels of contamination, more research is needed to understand how lead in spices would affect lead levels in the blood.Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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The new Trump administration will likely look at what states have accomplished and use that as a playbook for what could be achieved legislatively at the federal level, Proctor says.Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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Tons of Total Wireless deals extend through the new year, like the new iPhone 16 available for as low as $829, through January 30.Molly Higgins, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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The New York Yankees reportedly acquired outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, in a deal that many had been anticipating.Joey Copponi, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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His work has been featured in prominent journals and media platforms, reinforcing his position as an AI and education thought leader.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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That position of Covington's takedown attempt allowed Buckley to sprawl and put Covington against the cage.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Maybe even more than surprise story of the year Indiana, Arizona State looks interesting in the Playoff given its offensive weaponry.The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Bowden’s rankings published Oct. 24, prior to contract option decisions.Tim Britton, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
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Friday’s games Teams are listed with FHSAA classification rankings, which were updated following region play.Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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And 2024 also saw its fair share of dominant movies, some of which rank amongst the best performances ever on Netflix’s Top 10 list.Travis Bean, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, a survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by OnePoll on behalf of North American Van Lines saw respondents rank moving as their most stressful life event (45 percent) just ahead of a breakup or divorce (44 percent), getting married (33 percent) and having a baby (31 percent).Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Even if the owner extends beyond his comfort zone to retain Bregman — which remains a legitimate possibility — Tucker exists in a totally different echelon.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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One publishing survey found that the top echelon of bestseller authors-behind-the-author make more than $300,000 a year.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Status.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/status. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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