the position of an individual in relation to another or others, esp. in regard to social or professional standing.

state or condition of affairs

Arbitration has failed to change the status of the disagreement.

Law . the standing of a person before the law.

conferring or believed to confer elevated status

a status car; a status job.

noun

cachet , caliber , capacity , character , condition , consequence , degree , dignity , distinction , eminence , footing , grade , merit , mode , place , position , prestige , prominence , quality , rating , renown , situation , stage , standing , state , station , stature , worth , rank , term , good name , good report , reputation , repute , respect , aspect , class , hierarchy , kudos , niche , pecking order , posture , recognition