status quo (noun)

1. In the comic, the superhero fights against the villains to protect the status quo of the city.

2. The architect designed the building to challenge the status quo of traditional styles by incorporating modern elements.

3. The fantasy novel explores a world where the protagonist rebels against the status quo imposed by the tyrannical ruler.

4. The protagonist of the novel yearns for change and sets out on a journey to disrupt the status quo of their society.