plural statuses
often attributive
1
a
: position or rank in relation to others
the status of a father
b
: relative rank in a hierarchy of prestige
especially
: high prestige
2
: the condition of a person or thing in the eyes of the law
3
: state or condition with respect to circumstances
the status of the negotiations
Examples of status in a Sentence
They want to maintain the city's status as a major tourist attraction.
He wants to improve his status in the community.
people of different social and economic statuses
She married a man of status and wealth.
This job brings with it a measure of status.
They sought asylum and were given refugee status by the government.
They are still considered refugees. Their statuses have not changed.
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Investments made today in rooting out bad actors and questionable business practices will always pay dividends for big companies – regardless of the status of any single regulatory proposal.
—
Mary Foley, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Cal Fire status update Situation Summary Crews continue to strengthen containment lines and monitor for any remaining hotspots.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
The Fever announced Clark’s absence in a status report before the game, which will not count towards the team’s regular season standings.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
In her decision, Brailsford said the plaintiffs will likely show there is no federal requirement to verify immigration status for people to receive the medication, and Idaho does not have the ability to add that requirement for those in the country without documentation.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
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Mary Foley, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Cal Fire status update Situation Summary Crews continue to strengthen containment lines and monitor for any remaining hotspots.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
The Fever announced Clark’s absence in a status report before the game, which will not count towards the team’s regular season standings.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
In her decision, Brailsford said the plaintiffs will likely show there is no federal requirement to verify immigration status for people to receive the medication, and Idaho does not have the ability to add that requirement for those in the country without documentation.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
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“Status.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/status. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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status
noun
sta·tus
ˈstā-təs, ˈsta- 
1
a
: the condition of a person or a thing in the eyes of the law
b
: position or rank in relation to others
2
: the current state of affairs
Etymology
Latin, mode or condition of being, from stare to stand
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