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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

There are signs that this status quo is changing and that investors are waking up to the opportunities offered by European equities.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

In the late 1970s and into the ’80s, a few renegade outsiders like Bill James began questioning the status quo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

American pair Koepka and Reed being granted a return to the status quo of the US-based tour has been the latest piece of evidence - even if Watson does not agree with it.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I don’t want another present or future Granger student to feel they have to comply with the status quo when they don’t feel comfortable doing so.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan