Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

status

[stey-tuhs, stat-uhs] / ˈsteɪ təs, ˈstæt əs /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“Your marital status is not God’s report card on your life,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“If you’re as frustrated by the broken status quo as I am, I hope you’ll join our movement to build a city that works for everyone.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

This wouldn’t be surprising, given the song’s status as a bona fide American classic, if it weren’t for the song’s historical significance to the LGBTQ+ community.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

But he ended up having to send his brother through the security gates at Manchester Airport on his own when his visa status switched from "approved" to "pending" and finally to "travel not authorised".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Right. Those. So, Subject One, this is my urgent status report. I may have an antidote. I may also have a Spanish-language jelly bean. Which one do you want me to complete first?”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




Vocabulary lists containing status


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "status" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com