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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
Mortgages in a buyer-friendly market Those with undefined immigration status who bought property a few years ago now have significant equity in their homes and are selling quickly to take advantage of that, Rojas said.
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Sarah Moreno
july 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Rihanna again proved her cool mom status in a preppy skin-baring look featuring a nearly unbuttoned striped shirt, pleated skirt and stilettos with socks.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 14 July 2025
And if there’s one thing the spinoff has proven to be good for, is an update on contestants’ relationship status.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 14 July 2025
This was seen across people who were both working and had retired, indicating that regardless of job status, the start of the week had a way of triggering this enduring stress response.
—New Atlas, 13 July 2025
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Sarah Moreno
july 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Rihanna again proved her cool mom status in a preppy skin-baring look featuring a nearly unbuttoned striped shirt, pleated skirt and stilettos with socks.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 14 July 2025
And if there’s one thing the spinoff has proven to be good for, is an update on contestants’ relationship status.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 14 July 2025
This was seen across people who were both working and had retired, indicating that regardless of job status, the start of the week had a way of triggering this enduring stress response.
—New Atlas, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for status
Noun
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However, the situation of women and girls is particularly challenging, with women and girls being effectively removed from society.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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So, the situation in Hungary is that no one knows what the rules actually are.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Starbucks takes its Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher to another level here.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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The historic floods saw the state’s Guadalupe River climb to near-record levels and quickly became one of the country’s deadliest disasters for children in recent decades.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
15 July 2025
Noun
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By the end of the original 10-year deal, MLS rights may very well be worth at least what Apple paid for them – especially as sports increasingly dominate live TV.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Boston could try to land a star prospect or two from a contending team in a deal for Chapman.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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That position marks the title’s all-time high on the list.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Matt’s father, Tom, was a coach for the Oklahoma State baseball team for 26 years, including head coach from 1997-2003, a position now held by Matt’s brother, Josh.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Get a weekly round up of the top tech stories from around the world in your inbox every Friday.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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The extensive new detention policy is also expected to face legal challenges This is a developing story.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Recently, a new all-time ranking was revealed by Bleacher Report.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Chinese universities have risen steadily in global rankings, with 15 schools in mainland China and Hong Kong listed among the top 100 universities on the 2025-2026 Best Global Universities Rankings, compiled by U.S. News and World Report.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 July 2025
Noun
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But Hamas has recruited new fighters as well, a senior Israeli military official said earlier this year, replenishing their ranks.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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Like supporters of DROP in the past, the deputies union and county officials see it as a tool to retain experienced staff and minimize the upstart cost of hiring their replacements amid ongoing chronic vacancies in their ranks.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Fashion's upper echelons have been divided over pushes for modesty, from backlash over nudity at the Met Gala to an all-out ban on revealing outfits at Cannes.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Israel’s 12-day campaign is the first time the long-running shadow conflict between the Middle East’s military superpowers exploded into open warfare, decapitating the upper echelons of Iran’s military and nuclear leadership.—
Nabih Bulos
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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“Status.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/status. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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