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Used with adjectives:
"
His elite status brings him much luxury."
(elite, great, high, superior)
"
What is his current status with the company?"
(current)
"
He enjoys his special status."
(special, privileged)
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I'm not aware of his marital status."
(marital, financial, educational, professional, social, employment, health, legal, citizenship)
"
Our organization has a charitable status."
(charitable, non-profit, tax-exempt)
"
He achieved celebrity status after filming this movie."
(celebrity, superstar, star)
Used with verbs:
"
She acquired celebrity status after her first movie."
(acquired, attained, gained, got)
"
Buying a yacht has given them high status among their peers."
(given, brought)
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How can we improve our financial status."
(improve, raise, elevate, change)
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His new record confirmed his status as the world's best golfer."
(confirmed, cemented, validated)
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They are trying very hard to maintain their elite status."
(maintain, retain, regain)
"
Officers checked their immigration status."
(checked, clarified)
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Minorities are denied equal status in some companies."
(be + denied, be + refused)
Used with prepositions:
"
You can't deny her status as the best tennis player."
(as)
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She is trying to maintain her elite status among her friends."
(among)
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This job brings with it a measure of status."
(of)
