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status quo

[kwoh] / kwoʊ /
NOUN
current situation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
state of affairs status
WEAK
circumstances existing condition existing conditions how things stand no change parameters present state of affairs situation size of it standing state status in quo usual

Example Sentences

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“The Geffen Galleries didn’t come to fruition overnight. And frankly, nothing that changes the status quo ever does,” Mitchell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Harris used the platform to launch a broad critique of Trump's leadership, telling the crowd: "The status quo is not working, and hasn't been working for a lot of people for a long time."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Lai has repeatedly committed to maintaining the status quo in cross-strait relations.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The status quo was saddling administrators with long hours without extra pay amid increasing bureaucratic compliance demands as well as heightened pressure to raise test scores.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The newscaster on the television reported on the changing times and the uprooting of the status quo.

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed