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
Brown seems to believe the second-year veteran is well on his way to earning All-Pro status in the NFL.
—
Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
The camera lingers on Hrithik Roshan’s Kabir, his steely gaze and chiseled profile underscoring his status as both super-spy and superstar.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 July 2025
But your change in relationship status has big implications for your policies, including health insurance, life insurance, homeowners insurance and even car insurance.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 July 2025
As her status began to rise, her TikTok feed became a headspinning melange of jokes and dance challenges, featuring clips of her serenading unknowing members of the public with her songs on the Tube or sharing personal life updates with her audience via many a Taco Bell mukbang video.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for status
Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
The camera lingers on Hrithik Roshan’s Kabir, his steely gaze and chiseled profile underscoring his status as both super-spy and superstar.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 July 2025
But your change in relationship status has big implications for your policies, including health insurance, life insurance, homeowners insurance and even car insurance.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 July 2025
As her status began to rise, her TikTok feed became a headspinning melange of jokes and dance challenges, featuring clips of her serenading unknowing members of the public with her songs on the Tube or sharing personal life updates with her audience via many a Taco Bell mukbang video.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for status
Recent Examples of Synonyms for status
Noun
-
Kane said this new program will be unique because a social worker and peer support advocate will present and ready to assist anyone working through a difficult situation or needing more assistance.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
-
Acknowledge the situation directly during a crisis David encourages leaders to not let rumors fill the information vacuum, adding companies that immediately address the situation with clear communication prevent the spread of dangerous misinformation.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
-
Starbucks takes its Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher to another level here.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
-
The historic floods saw the state’s Guadalupe River climb to near-record levels and quickly became one of the country’s deadliest disasters for children in recent decades.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
15 July 2025
Noun
-
Boston could try to land a star prospect or two from a contending team in a deal for Chapman.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
-
Add a pop of color to outdoor spaces or warm up your living room with our 10 favorite rug deals at Wayfair’s sale, starting at just $18.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
Noun
-
The Lake County school district has 35 positions funded with that federal money, and the Osceola County school district could have lost $6 million.—
Collin Binkley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
-
The group fully acknowledges the privilege of being in the position to take an extended break.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
Noun
-
The extensive new detention policy is also expected to face legal challenges This is a developing story.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
-
Get a weekly round up of the top tech stories from around the world in your inbox every Friday.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
Noun
-
The full-length is now up to 265 stays on the Official Albums Streaming roster — almost exactly 100 weeks longer than on the main sales ranking.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
-
Chinese universities have risen steadily in global rankings, with 15 schools in mainland China and Hong Kong listed among the top 100 universities on the 2025-2026 Best Global Universities Rankings, compiled by U.S. News and World Report.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 July 2025
Noun
-
Josh Hader and Emmanuel Clase rank fifth and sixth among all active relievers in saves (at 226 and 181, respectively) — with historic dominance to go with them.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
-
The other takes a promising role at Infosys in Bangalore, joining the growing ranks of Indian engineers building enterprise software and preparing for the looming Y2K crisis.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Noun
-
Fashion's upper echelons have been divided over pushes for modesty, from backlash over nudity at the Met Gala to an all-out ban on revealing outfits at Cannes.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
-
Israel’s 12-day campaign is the first time the long-running shadow conflict between the Middle East’s military superpowers exploded into open warfare, decapitating the upper echelons of Iran’s military and nuclear leadership.—
Nabih Bulos
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Status.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/status. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share