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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
Aided by its status as the world's second-largest copper producer, the country posted more than 3% growth in 2024 and 2025.
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Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
But lately, the label has evolved beyond its insider-favorite status into something bigger.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
Indonesia is officially targeting Country of Honor status at Cannes in 2028.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
His status as a self-aware, hyper-online provocateur may not seem to suggest the makings of a bona fide filmmaker, but just wait.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
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Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
But lately, the label has evolved beyond its insider-favorite status into something bigger.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
Indonesia is officially targeting Country of Honor status at Cannes in 2028.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
His status as a self-aware, hyper-online provocateur may not seem to suggest the makings of a bona fide filmmaker, but just wait.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for status
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At the ground level, businesses are trying to make the best of a still highly uncertain situation.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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But including Sunday’s appearance, three of Morris’ last four outings have been in bigger situations, and the opportunities are unlikely to slow down.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Evidencing at every level the way culture and biology interact, music gives the lie to this false binary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Officials said the move would return troop levels in Europe to those seen in 2021.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The Iran nuclear deal, a 2015 accord reached under President Barack Obama, had placed limitations on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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With deals up to 72 percent off, best-selling pieces surely won’t stay in stock long, so shop now before your soon-to-be new favorite travel outfit sells out.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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The position is modeled after a similar concierge role in the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The idea of a managerial change in October if Liverpool stick with Slot through the off-season feels ominous, because a couple of poor early results will bring back the negativity currently engulfing the club and his position will become untenable.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Eggs, sushi, and crypto The account paid attention to smaller stories, too.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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However, there is no definitive national ranking from 2013 showing Los Angeles and New York City tied as the safest big cities in the country.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The slightly lower ranking came amid recent La Nina conditions, which typically cause a temporary dip in global average temperatures.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Smith has been bumped down to the college ranks.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The skill that earned you the promotion is now the skill capping your rise to the executive ranks.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The film meticulously recreated their steps in linking the Watergate break-in and Republican ‘dirty tricks’ campaign to the highest echelons of power in America.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Weiss and others with similar beliefs are getting a boost from the highest echelons of the Israeli government.—
Shira Pinson,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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“Status.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/status. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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