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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
General Catalyst tapped its backers for $8 billion last year—more than some Midas List veterans have raised in a lifetime, cementing its status as a venture powerhouse.
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Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The ink on his crown — a large number 6 — signifies his status as the sixth member of a small but increasingly visible community: a local band of barbers and tattoo artists who call themselves Viet Chicanos.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Inadequate: 12 to 20 ng/mL Adequate: 20 to 50 ng/mL
Blood tests enable you to check your vitamin D status and adjust your routine accordingly, whether that includes adding or changing a supplement dosage.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
The community’s current status may not be the same as the builder generation, which had a profound sense of duty to serve as volunteers for the greater civic good.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025
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Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The ink on his crown — a large number 6 — signifies his status as the sixth member of a small but increasingly visible community: a local band of barbers and tattoo artists who call themselves Viet Chicanos.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Inadequate: 12 to 20 ng/mL Adequate: 20 to 50 ng/mL
Blood tests enable you to check your vitamin D status and adjust your routine accordingly, whether that includes adding or changing a supplement dosage.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
The community’s current status may not be the same as the builder generation, which had a profound sense of duty to serve as volunteers for the greater civic good.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for status
Noun
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When Crosby was finally ready to go, Tsamis signed him and immediately put him into a pressure situation.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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The specifics of Mexico's situation make this trade-off even more stark, experts say.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The dueling biplanes from the climax exist on this level, too, even if Gabriel is essentially twirling his moustache and tying a dame to train tracks.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
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In 2022 there was another surge in homers (1.03 per game) to near 1998 levels.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Legal teams for the U.S. and Qatari governments are now saying a deal for a $4 billion luxury jet to be used as Air Force One is not finalized, according to the The Washington Post.—
Alexx Altman-Devilbiss,
Baltimore Sun,
29 May 2025
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In February 2023, the Suns traded Bridges to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a deal for Kevin Durant.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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However, the Hurricanes’ offensive struggles persisted, finishing 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position and 2-for-16 with runners on base.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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The majority of United subscribers believe the minimum for a successful 2025-26 would be Ruben Amorim’s team qualifying for the Europa League — a position best secured with a sixth-place league finish, but which can be achieved through winning a domestic trophy.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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But beyond the big names and captivating rhythms, the album is an invitation to explore his story and connect with the cultural roots that have profoundly shaped his artistic vision.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Not surprisingly, Florida beaches frequently make it into rankings of the best beaches in the country and even the world.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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The final ranking was determined using the weighted average of the metrics.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
30 May 2025
Noun
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While Chairman Gu, Chairman Lee, Cha Yeong-do, Gu Jun-mo, and Lee Geum-son fight for control of the criminal organizations, Gi-jun cuts a relentless, ruthless path through their ranks.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
6 June 2025
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What was once considered a fringe sector defined by volatility and skepticism is now producing companies that are not only IPO-ready, but in some cases are joining the ranks of the S&P 500.—
Tomer Niv,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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While as many as 80 Houthi military officers may have been killed, according to analysts, the senior echelon of its military and political leadership appears intact.—
Kareem El Damanhoury,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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This contingency is often represented at the upper echelons of the Vatican by cardinals from continental Europe, most notably the Germans.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2025
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“Status.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/status. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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